SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a male in his 30s from metropolitan Adelaide who was exposed to this infection while travelling overseas. He is recovering at home.
SA Health advises anyone who isn't fully immunised, and particularly those who were in the locations at the times listed below, to be alert for symptoms over the next few weeks and to see a doctor if they become ill.
- Costco, 404-406 Churchill Rd, Kilburn on Friday 24 October from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.
- Village Tavern, Corner of The Grove and Golden Ways, Golden Grove on:
- Saturday 25 October from 10:50 am to 11:20 am, and 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
- Sunday 26 October from 10:50 am to 11:20 am, and 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
- Monday 27 October from 10:30 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
- Wednesday 29 October from 10:50 am to 11:20 am and 9:15 pm to 9:45 pm.
- Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency Department, Port Road, Adelaide on Wednesday 29 October from 10:30 pm until 12:00 midnight.
- Blair Athol Medical Centre, 502 Main North Road, Blair Athol on Thursday 30 October from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm.
- Chemist Warehouse, 400 Prospect Road, Kilburn on Thursday 30 October from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm.
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department, 28 Woodville Rd, Woodville South on Thursday 30 October from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm.
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.
When measles is suspected, it is very important that people 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 fourth case of measles in South Australia this year, compared to 6 cases at the same time last year. A total of six cases were recorded in 2024.
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.
Measles vaccine is now funded 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 after or during 1966.
