SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an adult who acquired infection overseas. The adult visited the following South Australian locations while infectious and people in these settings at the specified times may have been exposed:
- Marion Westfield Shopping Centre on Friday 26 December from 7:15pm to 7:55pm and Friday 26 December from 10:40pm to 11:20pm.
- Event Cinemas Marion, Westfield Shopping Centre on Friday 26 December from 7:15pm to 11:10pm.
- Cockles Café, Port Elliot on Sunday 28 December from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.
- Adelaide Airport on Monday 29 December from 6:40pm to 8:00pm.
- Qantas Flight QF748 departing Adelaide for Sydney on 29/12/2025 at 7.30pm
SA Health advises anyone who isn't fully immunised and was in the locations at the times listed above, to be alert for symptoms over the next few weeks and to see a doctor if they become ill.
Measles is a highly contagious serious infection which can be associated with complications which can be severe including pneumonia and encephalitis.
Symptoms of measles start with fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy rash which usually begins on the head and then spreads down the body.
It is very important that people suspecting measles phone their doctor before any visit and mention why they are attending, so precautions can be taken to avoid spreading disease to others.
There were seven cases of measles notified in South Australia last year.
The best way to avoid measles is vaccination, with two doses needed to provide the best protection. Measles vaccination is on the National Immunisation Program at 12 months and 18 months.
South Australia now funds measles vaccine for adults born during or after 1966 who have not received two doses, and children aged six months to less than 12 months who are travelling overseas. All South Australians are encouraged to check their vaccination records, and request the vaccine, if there is no record of them receiving two doses, and they were born in Australia during or after 1966.
