Measles outbreak at NRL game in Brisbane

Hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles after an infected man attended a rugby league game in Brisbane.

Queensland Health says the man attended the NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on March 5.

He also visited pubs and bars in nearby Caxton Street prior to the game, as well as a number of other Brisbane bars and cafes in the past week.

Measles, which is highly infectious, has symptoms that include fever, tiredness, cough and runny nose.

People who develop symptoms should contact their doctor.

- AAP