SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an infant who caught the infection overseas. This case is unrelated to the case reported previously on 4 February. The child visited the following South Australian locations while infectious and people in these settings at the specified times may have been exposed to the virus. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
- Women's and Children's Hospital SA Pathology Collection Centre, 4th Floor Rieger Building, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, on Wednesday 4 February from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm.
- Women's and Children's Hospital Emergency Department, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, on Wednesday 4 February from 4:15 pm to 5:10 pm and 6:40 pm to 7:10 pm.
- 'St Eufemia D'Aspromonte' Italian Festival at Flinders Park Football Club, Hartley Road, Flinders Park on Sunday 1 February from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm.
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.
This is the third case of measles notified in South Australia in 2026. 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 for children at 12 months and 18 months of age.
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.
