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"One of the children was hospitalised for a short period of time at the Angliss Hospital before being diagnosed and then isolated. Both are now recovering at home," he said.
"We are concerned that more people may have been infected from coming into contact with these children in the community."
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Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can cause serious illness and medical complications, particularly in very young children and adults.
It has an incubation period of up to 18 days, meaning illness acquired from contact with an infected person may not have presented yet.
The measles rash on the face of a child. Photo: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
It presents with common cold symptoms such as fever, sore throat, red eyes and a cough.
The characteristic measles rash usually begins three to seven days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body.
Anyone with these symptoms is advised to ring ahead to their doctor or hospital.
The health department has issued a chief health officer alertĀ asking doctors to be alert for infections.
"If you know you have been in contact with a measles case please alert your GP or hospital emergency department. The doctor or hospital will then be able to provide treatment in a way that minimises transmission,"Ā Professor Guest said.
He said most cases of measles in Victoria were linked to international travel, with the disease more prevalent overseas.
There were 38 measles cases in Victoria last year, compared with 36 cases in 2015 and 75 cases in 2014, according to theĀ Health Department.