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 locations in greater western Sydney.
The case has returned from Thailand, where there is an ongoing outbreak of measles.
People who attended the following locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
- Priceline Pharmacy St Clair from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Wednesday 14 January 2026. Please watch for symptoms until 2 February 2026.
- Nepean Hospital Emergency Department from 7:50pm on Friday 16 January 2026 to 7:40pm Saturday 17 January 2026. Please watch for symptoms until 5 February 2026.
For a full list of public exposure locations visit the NSW Health website.
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Public Health Specialist, Dr Alvis Zibran, said anyone who visited the above locations at those times should monitor for symptoms.
"If symptoms develop, see your doctor or health service (including emergency department). Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles, so you don't spend time in waiting rooms with other patients," Dr Zibran said.
"Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.
"It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms for this period."
Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.
"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," Dr Zibran said.
"This should be a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles, which is highly infectious.
"Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment."
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 after 1965 who hasn't already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR up to six months early 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 measles, view the measles fact sheet.
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.
