Travellers who arrived at Auckland International Airport on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur over a week ago may have been exposed to measles.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH133 arrived at 11pm on Sunday April 15.
Auckland Regional Public Health Service has been contacting the passengers seated in rows 28 to 44, closest to the infectious person, to check their immunity and advise on action such as vaccination or in some cases, quarantine.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Josephine Herman says although anyone in rows 28 to 44 is most exposed, there is a possibility that other passengers on the flight may have been infected on the plane, at the gate or at the baggage claim.
"The airborne measles virus is very easily transmitted from one person to another, so those on the flight should watch for symptoms from now until 29 April," Dr Herman said.
These include a fever, and one or more of a runny nose, cough or sore red eyes. A raised red rash follows.
Passengers feeling unwell should telephone their doctor before visiting the practice, or call Healthline on 0800 611-116 for advice.
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