Council is offering free measles vaccines for Knox residents aged between 20 and 60 years.
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can lead to uncommon but serious complications. However, it can be prevented by taking the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.
You need two doses of the measles vaccine to be fully protected. People born between 1966 and 1992 were only scheduled to receive one dose and are considered at higher risk.
The Department of Health has advised there is an increased risk of measles in Victoria, especially in metropolitan Melbourne.
It is safe to receive another dose of the measles vaccine even if you are unsure about your vaccination history.
You can find your immunisation history through myGov or your childhood vaccination records.
Book your free measles vaccine before 30 June via Immunisation in Knox .
