The Ministry of Health is expected to hold a press conference today with an update on the measles outbreak in the Serua, Namosi subdivision.

Over the weekend, the Ministry confirmed that the outbreak had been confined in particular to the Wailali Settlement in Wainadoi.

There are three confirmed measles cases which include a four month old baby and two adults, all of whom are recovering well with the baby in a stable condition in isolation at Navua Hospital.

The Ministry is nonetheless advising Fijians to be vigilant and to get immunized with vaccinations free at health clinics across the country.

The Ministry advises that measles is a highly infectious airborne disease that spreads easily through the air through breathing, coughing and sneezing of an infected person.

Symptoms of measles include a fever and a rash with either a runny nose, sneezing, cough, red and watery eyes and white spots inside the mouth.

The public is advised to seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms and to call ahead of your visit if possible to avoid spreading the disease to others.