Health authorities are warning people to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a man in Brisbane was confirmed to be carrying the virus recently.

The man was infectious between the 13th and the 21st of March and frequented a number of bars, a gym and the cinema in the Spring Hill and Valley areas of the city.

Metro North Public Health Physician Megan Young tells Mark anyone who develops symptoms within the next week or two should stay home and contact their GP.

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