SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a male from metropolitan Adelaide who was exposed to this infection while in Bali.
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.
- Kings Park Clinic, 309 Goodwood Road, Kings Park on Thursday 7 August from 12:30pm to 1:15 pm
- Adelaide Airport on Tuesday 5 August from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm.
- Flight QF499 from Gold Coast to Adelaide on Tuesday 5 August departed 11:00 am
- Flight QF498 from Adelaide to Gold Coast on Tuesday 5 August departed 7:30 am
- Adelaide Airport on Tuesday 5 August from 6:15 am to 7:45 am
- Adelaide Airport on Monday 4 August from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
- Flight JQ126 from Denpasar to Adelaide on Monday 4 August departed 11:35 am
- Flight JQ125 from Adelaide to Denpasar on Sunday 3 August departed 6:15 am.
- Adelaide Airport on Sunday 3 August from 4:45 am to 6:15 am
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. A total of six cases were recorded in 2024.
There has been an increase in measles cases reported in Australia over the past six months. Most of these cases have occurred in persons who have recently travelled overseas.
Those who have recently travelled interstate are encouraged to look at the relevant jurisdictional website, particularly if symptoms consistent with measles develop.
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. People less than 20 years of age needing catch-up vaccination, and refugees and humanitarian entrants of any age are also eligible for funded catchup measles containing vaccines under the NIP.
From 1 July 2025, a state funded Measles Vaccination Program commenced for the following age groups who are travelling overseas:
- adults born during or after 1966 who have not received two doses,
- children aged 6 months to less than 12 months.
This program is currently available through immunisation providers offering travel vaccination services such as GPs and select pharmacies. A list of where you can get vaccinated is published on the SA Health website.
People born during or after 1966 intending to travel overseas are encouraged to check their vaccination records, if there is no record of them receiving two doses previously, it is recommended that they be vaccinated. Most people born before 1966 are immune to measles due to exposure during childhood.
The state funded Measles Vaccination Program will be available through all immunisation providers in the coming weeks.
