NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in Sydney.
The case recently returned from Indonesia where there is an active outbreak of measles.
People who attended the following location should watch for the development of symptoms. This location does not pose an ongoing risk.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
- Umaya Restaurant, Level 2 Macquarie Shopping Centre, from 11.30am to 1.15pm.
Northern Sydney Local Health District Director of Public Health, Dr Michael Staff, said while this location does not pose an ongoing risk, if you or someone you know visited the above locations at those times, you should monitor for symptoms.
"Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes," Dr Staff said.
"Symptoms to look out for include fever, sore eyes, and a cough followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash which usually spreads from the head and neck to the rest of the body".
"It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it is really important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms until Saturday 4 October 2025."
"Anyone who develops symptoms should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to say they may have measles to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients."
"We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough."
"This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious."
"Anyone born in 1966 or after needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are currently occurring in several regions of the world."
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born in 1966 or after who hasn't already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on current measles exposure locations visit: Measles public exposure locations in NSW.
For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet.
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
