Australia: 2025 Measles

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Source: https://www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle...477829700481d1

Further measles cases recorded in Victoria with exposure sites in East Melbourne, Collingwood, Abbotsford and Bentleigh

More cases of a highly infectious viral illness have been recorded in Melbourne, with multiple exposure sites listed across the city.
Bryant Hevesi
Digital Reporter
January 18, 2025 - 2:20PM

Further cases of measles linked to overseas travel have been reported in Melbourne amid a growing outbreak of the highly infectious viral illness in parts of Asia.

The Victorian Department of Health on Friday said there were two new cases of measles in the state's capital, with both residents out in the community while infectious this week.

They attended multiple locations across East Melbourne, Collingwood, Abbotsford and Bentleigh between January 13 and 16, with those places now listed as exposure sites.

Both cases are linked to travel to Vietnam, with the department noting that a further "four recent Victorian measles cases (are) also connected to travel in this region"...

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Source: https://7news.com.au/news/new-measle...rea-c-17479926

Published: 16 hrs ago
Updated: 15 hrs ago
New measles alerts hit Western Sydney and Gold Coast as confirmed cases return from major outbreak area
The two new alerts follow a string of measles warnings across the country.
By Demi Huang

Two measles alerts have been issued for Western Sydney and the Gold Coast on Thursday after confirmed cases in individuals who had recently returned from overseas.

The alert for Western Sydney came after an infected individual returned from Vietnam, a region currently experiencing a widespread outbreak of the potentially disease.

NSW Health said the patient attended Family Doctors Berala in Woodburn Rd on Saturday, January 18 between 10am and 11.15am.

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Anyone who was at the same location during that time is advised to monitor for symptoms, although the location itself poses no ongoing risk...

...On the same day, a separate measles alert was issued for the Gold Coast following the confirmation of a case in an individual who visited several locations while unknowingly infectious.

Gold Coast Public Health Unit said the person contracted measles overseas and arrived on the Gold Coast from Sydney via Qantas flight QF596 on January 17.

People at the following locations may have been exposed to the virus and should monitor for symptoms:

Qantas flight QF596 from Sydney Domestic Airport to Gold Coast Airport, departing at 8.03pm (AEST) and arriving at 9.30pm (AEST).
Gold Coast Airport between 9.30pm (AEST) and 10.15pm (AEST)...

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Source: https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/measl...80fb270f7c4a2b

Measles case passes through Darwin, NT Health issue alert

Territorians have been advised to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a confirmed case in the greater Darwin region last week.
Harry Brill
February 2, 2025 - 3:43PM

Territorians are being urged to be on the alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a confirmed case in the greater Darwin region last week.

On Sunday, NT Health released an alert after it was discovered an adult had travelled through Darwin airport while infectious.

It is understood the case had recently travelled to south-east Asia where measles outbreaks have occurred across multiple countries.

The case attended several locations, including:

Friday 24, January:

- Air North Flight TL160 from Darwin to Cairns (stopover in Gove);

Monday 27, January:

- Air North Flight TL161 from Cairns to Darwin (stopover in Gove);

- Darwin International Airport arrivals and luggage pickup, 4pm - 5pm.

Tuesday 28, January:

- Mckinnon Snack Bar and Takeaway Berrimah, 9am - 9.30am....

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Source: https://www.cairnspost.com.au/lifest...fca357b934f0a4

Health officials have released a public health alert warning residents of the potential for measles exposure from the January long weekend

Health officials have released a public health alert warning residents of a case of the measles in Cairns. Find out more here in this free-to-read article
Emma Cam
February 2, 2025 - 4:55PM
The Cairns Post


Cairns residents are being urged to stay alert after a case of a highly contagious disease was reported from the January long weekend.

Tropical Public Health Cairns said anyone who visited a number of locations during the long weekend between January 24 to January 27 should be aware of potential measles exposure.

The warning, released on Sunday, February 2 begins with the Air North Flight, TL160 from Darwin to Cairns, between 7.30am and 11.30am, followed by arrivals at Cairns Domestic Airport from 11.30am to 12pm.

It also mentions several venues, including The Woolshed Cairns, Dirty Laundry, and Gilligan’s, on Friday, January 24, from 7.30pm to 2am.

On Sunday, January 26, affected locations include Cairns Kart Hire in Smithfield, Salt House, and Pier Bar in Cairns.

Locations and times of possible measles exposure in Cairns:

Friday 24 January 2025

Flight Darwin to Cairns (Air North, Flight TL160) — 7:30am - 11:30am
Cairns Airport Domestic Terminal (Arrivals) — 11:30am - 12:00pm
Multiple venues (The Woolshed Cairns, Dirty Laundry, Gilligan’s) — 7:30pm - 2:00am

Saturday 25 January 2025

Southside Paintball, Gordonvale — 11:40am - 2:30pm
Multiple venues (The Woolshed Cairns, Dirty Laundry, Gilligan’s) — 7:30pm - 3:00am

Sunday 26 January 2025

Cairns Kart Hire, Smithfield — 10:40am - 12:10pm
Salthouse Cairns — 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pier Bar — 9:00pm - 10:00pm

Monday 27 January 2025

Cairns Domestic Airport (Check-in/Departures) — 11:30am - 12:30pm
Flight Cairns to Darwin (Air North, Flight TL161) — 1:00pm - 4:30pm...

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-au/health/med...=1&domshim=1&r enderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry= 1&noservertelemetry=1

Measles alert after rapper Drake concert
Story by Emma Kirk
• 1d • 1 min read

Thousands attended RAC Arena on Tuesday to see the Canadian rapper on the first night of his Australian tour.
The Western Australian Health Department said on Friday the infected person was a returned traveller from Bali.
WA Health has urged people to be aware after the infected person visited several other sites around Perth this week...

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Source: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/he...162751734adb2b

Government warning after two new measles cases detected in Melbourne

Health authorities have issued a warning for a highly infectious viral illness after two new measles cases were detected in two major Aussie cities.
Zoe De Koning
less than 2 min read
February 28, 2025 - 6:06AM

Victoria’s chief health officer has warned the measles virus is active in the community, with two new cases detected in Melbourne.

The two new infections bring the state’s total cases to eight in 2025.

Significantly, the two people infected with measles had not travelled overseas or been in contact with other known cases.

“This means there is now local transmission of measles in the community,” chief health officer Dr Weeramanthri said in a statement on Thursday.



Victoria’s chief health officer has warned the measles virus is active in the community, with two new cases detected in Melbourne.

The two new infections bring the state’s total cases to eight in 2025.

Significantly, the two people infected with measles had not travelled overseas or been in contact with other known cases.

“This means there is now local transmission of measles in the community,” chief health officer Dr Weeramanthri said in a statement on Thursday.

Dr Weeramanthri said the cases were infectious at multiple locations in Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne between February 19 and 26, starting at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong.

This was followed by multiple locations in Bendigo, as well as Keilor East Swimming Pool and Chemist Warehouse in Airport West...

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Source: https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw...8e0f690b8dc43d

Urgent warning after deadly disease detected in major city
Health officials have issued a warning to the general public after a confirmed case of a highly infectious disease was detected in a major city.
Alexandra Feiam
2 min read
March 15, 2025 - 8:28AM

...NSW Health says a traveller with a confirmed case of measles took an international flight to Sydney and visited several locations in the city.

The person returned from Southeast Asia, which is currently reporting measles outbreaks, including in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Those who boarded the same flight or attended the following locations should watch for signs and symptoms of measles.

The traveller boarded Vietnam Airlines flight VN733, which departed Ho Chi Minh City about 9.20pm on March 9 and arrived in Sydney about 9.50am on March 10.

The traveller also attended the terminal and baggage claim at Sydney International Airport between 10am and midday.

On Thursday, the person attended The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Emergency Department waiting room from 10.30am to 5pm...

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Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-NSW-Bali.html

Highly infectious disease linked to travellers from Bali as cases surge in one Aussie state
New measles cases in Victoria and NSW
Majority of new Victorian cases from Bali
By NICK WILSON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
Published: 07:27 EDT, 15 March 2025 | Updated: 08:23 EDT, 15 March 2025

Australian health authorities have issued urgent medical alerts following a measles outbreak linked to hotspots in Bali and South East Asia.

Five new measles cases have been recorded in Victoria bringing the state's total to 13 new cases in 2025 while New South Wales has recorded one new case.

In Victoria, three of the new cases are believed to have been contracted in Bali while two stemmed from earlier recorded local cases...

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Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-...ases/105114330

WA Health Department confirms three new measles cases as outbreak grows
By Andrew Williams
ABC South West WA
14h ago

Western Australia's measles outbreak has grown to eight confirmed cases, with authorities warning the number will likely continue to grow.

Three more cases were confirmed by the Department of Health's acting director of communicable diseases, Paul Effler, on Sunday.

Two of those cases were from the Bunbury Regional Hospital exposure site, joining two previously confirmed cases in health care workers.

The other new case has been confirmed in one of the state's prisons.

Hakea Prison in Perth and Bunbury Regional Prison were both on the list of exposure sites.

"We had several more confirmed cases over the weekend which isn't completely surprising," Dr Effler said...

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Source: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/News/20...alert-20-March

12 April 2025
Metropolitan Perth and South West measles alert

Status: Active
Date issued: 20 March 2025 – Update to alert issued 12 April 2025
Issued by: A/Director of Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Dr Jelena Maticevic
Issued to: Health professionals and the WA community

Western Australia has recorded 14 measles cases since 19th March 2025.

Measles cases have been active in the community...

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12 April 2025
Metropolitan Perth and South West measles alert

Status: Active
Date issued: 20 March 2025 – Update to alert issued 12 April 2025
Issued by: A/Director of Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Dr Jelena Maticevic
Issued to: Health professionals and the WA community

Western Australia has recorded 14 measles cases since 19th March 2025.

Measles cases have been active in the community.

Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.

Measles is highly infectious and can spread via airborne droplets to people close by (e.g. in waiting rooms). Droplets in the air may still infect people entering a room up to 30 minutes after an infected person has left it.

If someone not already immune to measles visited an exposure location during the specified dates and times below, they are advised to monitor for symptoms between 7 to 18 days after the visit. Persons who have received two measles vaccinations and those born before 1966 are considered immune to measles. There is no ongoing risk of measles at these locations.

Several countries around the world are experiencing measles outbreaks. People travelling to these countries are at risk if they do not have immunity to the measles virus. See smartraveller.gov.au for more information on risk of infectious diseases for Australians overseas.
Exposure locations

Anyone who has visited the following locations during the days/times listed, should be vigilant for symptoms of measles, and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Date and time Location Address
Friday 11/04/2025
10:30am to 12:00pm Woolworths (Dalyellup) Bussell Highway and Norton Promenade, Dalyellup Shopping centre, 6230
Friday 11/04/2025
10:30am to 11:00am
Southwest Hospital Pharmacy
Corner Robertson Drive and Bussell Highway, College Grove Western Australia 6230
Thursday 10/04/2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm Bunbury Drive in Chemist 51-55 Forrest Ave, South Bunbury WA 6230
Wednesday 09/04/2025
5:30pm to 7:30pm
San Churro
200 Karrinyup Rd, Shop FC0219 Karrinyup, WA 6018
Wednesday 09/04/2025
12:00am to 7:30am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Tuesday 08/04/2025
7:30pm o 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Tuesday 08/04/2025
12:00am to 7:30 am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Monday 07/04/2025
9:00pm to 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Monday 07/04/2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm Woolworths (Dalyellup) Bussell Highway and Norton Promenade, Dalyellup Shopping centre, 6230
Monday 07/04/2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm The last slice (pizza restaurant) 1/18 Portobello Rd, Dalyellup WA 6230
Sunday 06/04/2025
3:00pm to 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway & Robertson Drive.
Sunday 06/04/2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm Rotary Park BBQ Busselton Cnr Bussell Hwy and Cammilleri St
Saturday 29/03/2025
11:00am to 11:40am IGA (Piara Waters) Piara Village Shopping Centre, 12 Erade Dr, Piara Waters
Wednesday 26/03/2025 4:30am to
Friday 28/03/2025 9:15pm Bunbury Regional Hospital, paediatric ward Robertson Dr, Corner of Bussell Hwy & Robertson Dr
Friday 28/03/2025
11:45am to 12:45pm Southside Pool Centre (a pool shop) Shop 2, 712 Ranford Rd, Southern River
Friday 28/03/2025
4:05pm to 4:40pm Chemist Warehouse (Piara Waters) Erade Dr, and Warton Rd, Piara Waters
Friday 28/03/2025
11:55am to 12:50pm Leeming Forum 51 Farrington Rd, Leeming
Thursday 27/03/2025
6:30pm to 10:00pm Westfield Carousel Shopping Centre 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington
Thursday 27/03/2025
1:15pm to 2:15pm Zanthorrea Plant Nursery 155 Watsonia Rd, Maida Vale
Thursday 27/03/2025
12:00pm to 12:45pm Caltex (Murdoch) Lot 1001, 170 Murdoch Dr, Murdoch
Thursday 27/03/2025
10:00am to 2:00pm Bilgoman Aquatic Centre Great Eastern Hwy, Darlington
Wednesday 26/03/2025
4:30pm to 5:15pm Coles 22 Hamersley Dr, South Bunbury
Wednesday 26/03/2025
2:30pm to 5:00pm CY O’Connor Village Pub 11 Erade Dr, Piara Waters
Wednesday 26/03/2025
4:00pm to 4:35pm Vibe Service Station Corner of Blair St and Strickland St, Bunbury
Tuesday 25/03/2025 6:30pm to
Wednesday 26/03/2025 5:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital, emergency department Robertson Dr, Corner of Bussell Hwy & Robertson Dr
Monday 24/03/2025
12:30pm to 1:15pm Wizard Pharmacy Parks Centre Shopping Centre, 1 Brittain Rd, Carey Park
Sunday 23/03/2025
1:30pm to 9:30pm Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Dr, Corner of Bussell Hwy & Robertson Dr
Sunday 23/03/2025
4:30pm to 5:15pm Big W Sandridge, Bunbury Forum Shopping Centre Sandridge Rd, Bunbury
Sunday 23/03/2025
4:00pm to 4:45pm Kmart, Parks Centre Hamersley Dr, South Bunbury
Sunday 23/03/2025
3:30pm to 4:15pm Terry White Chemist, Eaton Fair Shopping Centre 2 Recreation Dr, Eaton
Sunday 23/03/2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm Kmart, Eaton Fair Shopping Centre 2 Recreation Dr, Eaton
Sunday 23/03/2025
9:00am to 12:00pm Boyanup Farmers Markets Boyanup & District Farmers Market, Southwestern Hwy, Boyanup
Sunday 23/03/2025
6:00am to 6:45am Dome Café, Bunbury Koombana Bay, 1/21 Holman St
Saturday 22/03/2025
1:30pm to 9:30pm Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Dr, Corner of Bussell Hwy & Robertson Dr
Saturday 22/03/2025
1:00pm to 2:00pm Woolworths (Dalyellup) Bussell Hwy and Norton Prom, Dalyellup Shopping Centre
Saturday 22/03/2025
10:30am to 11:30am Luna and Sol gift shop Shop 4, Busselton Central Shopping Centre, Prince St and West, Busselton
Saturday 22/03/2025
9:00am to 10:30am Sea Play on the Bay (Busselton Foreshore playground with the sunken ship) Foreshore Prd, Busselton

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Source: https://thewest.com.au/news/health/m...med-c-18349923

Measles outbreak: Spread of infectious disease continues as two new WA cases confirmed
Hannah CrossThe West Australian
Sat, 12 April 2025 3:49AM

Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in WA as authorities continue to broadcast an urgent message to vaccinate.

The two cases visited several locations while infectious between April 6 and 11, including Bunbury Regional Hospital on five separate occasions.

Every new exposure site was in the South West region, apart from a two-hour time slot on Wednesday in which an infectious person visited a San Churro cafe at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

A restaurant, supermarket and a pharmacy were among the other locations.

WA Health advised anyone who visited the locations at the listed dates and times should monitor for symptoms up to 18 days after exposure...

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Source: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/news/20...alert-20-march

24 April 2025
Metropolitan Perth and South West measles alert

Status: Active
Date issued: 20 March 2025 – Update to alert issued 24 April 2025
Issued by: A/Director of Communicable Disease Control Directorate, Dr Paul Effler
Issued to: Health professionals and the WA community

...Exposure locations

Anyone who has visited the following locations during the days/times listed, should be vigilant for symptoms of measles, and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.
Date and time Location Address
Thursday 17/04/2025
5:30pm to 6:10pm ALDI East Victoria Park 1009/1013 Albany Hwy. East Victoria Park, 6101
Thursday 17/04/2025
7:45am to 8:20am McDonalds Ascot – drive through Cnr Great Eastern Hwy &, Lyall St, Ascot, 6104
Wednesday 16/04/2025
1:00pm to 9:10pm Bunbury Regional Hospital Emergency Department
Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive
Monday 14/04/2025
4:50pm to 5:30pm 7-Eleven Maddington 1969 Albany Hwy, Maddington, 6109
Monday 14/04/2025
8:50am to 9:25am Krispy Kreme Cannington – drive through 1141 Albany Hwy, Cannington,6107
Friday 11/04/2025
11:15am to 12:30pm Bunbury Service Centre (Centrelink) 25 Prinsep St, Bunbury, 6230
Friday 11/04/2025
10:30am to 12:00pm Woolworths (Dalyellup) Bussell Highway and Norton Promenade, Dalyellup Shopping centre, 6230
Friday 11/04/2025
10:30am to 11:00am
Southwest Hospital Pharmacy
Corner Robertson Drive and Bussell Highway, College Grove Western Australia 6230
Thursday 10/04/2025 5:15 pm to
Friday 11/04/2025 8:05am
Bunbury Regional Hospital Emergency Department
Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive
Thursday 10/04/2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm Bunbury Drive in Chemist 51-55 Forrest Ave, South Bunbury WA 6230
Wednesday 09/04/2025
5:30pm to 7:30pm
San Churro
200 Karrinyup Rd, Shop FC0219 Karrinyup, WA 6018
Wednesday 09/04/2025
4:50pm to 5:30pm
Boyanup Pharmacy and Post Office 72 Bridge Street, Boyanup, Western Australia 6237
Wednesday 09/04/2025
12:00am to 7:30am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Tuesday 08/04/2025
7:30pm to 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Tuesday 08/04/2025
12:00am to 7:30 am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Monday 07/04/2025
9:00pm to 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway and Robertson Drive.
Monday 07/04/2025
8:30pm to 9:30pm Woolworths (Dalyellup) Bussell Highway and Norton Promenade, Dalyellup Shopping centre, 6230
Monday 07/04/2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm The last slice (pizza restaurant) 1/18 Portobello Rd, Dalyellup WA 6230
Sunday 06/04/2025
3:00pm to 12:00am Bunbury Regional Hospital Robertson Drive, Corner of Bussell Highway & Robertson Drive.
Sunday 06/04/2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm Rotary Park BBQ Busselton Cnr Bussell Hwy and Cammilleri St...

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Source: https://7news.com.au/news/victoria-r...eak-c-18526655


Victoria records highest measles case numbers in a decade amid outbreak
This is the first time in a decade that local transmission of measles has occurred.
By Demi Huang
Published: 12 hrs ago
Updated: 11 hrs ago

While people often brush off measles as just a common illness, it’s now at its highest level in a decade in one Australian state.

So far this year, 23 cases have been recorded in Victoria, and that’s more than the total number detected in all of 2024.

The latest case prompted another health alert from the Victorian Department of Health on Monday, after a returned traveller from Pakistan tested positive.

The returned traveller flew into Melbourne from Dubai on Emirates flight EK408 last Thursday (April 24), with several locations now identified as public exposure sites.

These sites include Melbourne Airport, Westfield Fountain Gate, ALDI Kilmore, Coles Kilmore, Kilmore District Hospital Urgent Care Centre, Kilmore Library and Pet Stock Kilmore.

Victorian Department of Health urges anyone who visited these locations to monitor for symptoms, which can develop between seven to 18 days after exposure...

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Source: https://sunburymacedonranges.starwee...acedon-ranges/


Measles detected in Macedon Ranges
02/05/2025

There is currently an increased risk of measles in the Macedon Ranges.

A number of exposure sights have been published by the state government after two new measles cases were reported in Victoria, with one locally acquired with no known links to recent cases of measles.

There are four exposure sites in the Macedon Ranges, all from Saturday, April 19. They are:

– Holgate Brewhouse, 79 High St, Woodend from 12.30pm to 1.20pm

– Paysanne Cafe, 112 High St, Woodend from 12pm to 1.55pm

– Woolworths, 7-11 Jennings St, Kyneton from 3.30pm to 4.30pm

– Musk Lane Wine, 1 Turner’s Lne, Kyneton from 4.30pm to 6.15pm

Chief health officer Dr Evelyn Wong recommends anyone who has attended an exposure site during the specified times should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop for up to 18 days after the exposure, until Wednesday, May 7...