Measles case in Adelaide 27 March 2025

27 March 2025

SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a male in his forties from metropolitan Adelaide who was exposed to this infection while in Melbourne and having visited a recognised exposure site. 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.

  • Westminster School sports day, 1-23 Alison Avenue, Marion on Wednesday 26 March from 10:00 am to 11:15 am and 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
  • Glengowrie Medical Centre, 144 Morphett Road, Glengowrie on Monday 24 March from 12 noon to 12:50 pm
  • Clinpath Pathology Seacombe gardens located in Grove Pharmacy, 61 Harbrow Grove, Seacombe Gardens on 24 March from 12:40 pm to 1:15 pm
  • Coles Parkholme, 319 Oaklands Road, Parkholme on Sunday 23 March from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
  • BFT Gym, 880 South Road, Edwardstown on Saturday 22 March from 7:40 am to 9:15 am
  • MASA Martial Arts Success Academy, 961 South Road, Melrose Park on 22 March from 9:00 am to 10:15 am
  • Spendless Shoes, Castle Plaza Shopping Centre, shop G040/992 South Road, Edwardstown on Saturday 22 March from 9:15 am to 9:50 am
  • Drakes Castle Plaza Shopping Centre, 992 South Road, Edwardstown on Saturday 22 March from 9:20 am to 10:00 am
  • Sleeps Hill Tunnel fringe event, The Tunnels, Grandview Crescent, Panorama on Saturday 22 March from 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
  • One Sneaky Cheetah, 971 South Road, Melrose Park on 22 Saturday March from 6:00 pm to 7:15pm
  • Flight QF693 from Melbourne to Adelaide on Friday 21 March arrived 6:40 pm
  • Adelaide Airport on Friday 21 March from 6:40 pm to 7:30 pm and, including the QANTAS lounge, on Thursday 20 March from 5:00 am to 6:10 am
  • Flight QF670 from Adelaide to Melbourne on Thursday 20 March departed 5:50 am
  • The Fotobase Group, 827 South Road, Clarence Gardens on the 19 March from 7:15 am to 9:15 am and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Measles is a highly contagious serious infection which can be associated with complications that 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 second case of measles in South Australia this year, compared to one case at the same time last 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. However, on this occasion the infection represents acquisition whilst travelling within Australia, demonstrating the importance of being fully vaccinated wherever you live and travel.

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 at 12 months and 18 months. People intending to travel overseas 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.

For more information visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au