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Health
Jacob Shteyman

DARK SECRETS: Measles warning after second case in two weeks | Rare Historical Photos

A second case of measles has been reported in quick succession with South Australian health authorities warning at-risk individuals to be on alert amid a potential wider outbreak.

A 17-year-old boy from Adelaide is in a stable condition in hospital after being exposed to an infected infant who became ill after returning from overseas.

"Measles is a serious and highly contagious infectious disease," SA Health said.

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