WA Health issues measles update

There have now been 12 cases of confirmed measles cases in the State since 19 March 2025.

Anyone who attended these exposure locations during the dates and times listed is urged to monitor for measles symptoms.
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The new exposure locations are on the Department of Health website.
Two doses of the measles vaccine are highly effective in preventing infection. The vaccine is free in WA for anyone born during or after 1966 who hasn’t already had two doses.
The most recent case attended a previously listed exposure location also attended by the measles case who had recently returned from Pakistan.
They can also contact healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
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This is especially important for anyone planning on travelling to the South and South-East Asian countries.
More information about measles is available on the HealthyWA website.
Measles can potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).
Early measles symptoms include fever, fatigue, cough, runny nose and sore eyes, followed by a red, non-itchy rash three or four days later. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
There have been increasing measles outbreaks globally. Anyone planning overseas travel should make sure they have received appropriate routine and travel vaccinations, including two doses of the MMR vaccine.
Anyone who is concerned they (or a loved one) may have measles should seek medical care. They should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to discuss their situation to prevent the chance of spreading the infection to others.

Additional information
T: (08) 9222 4333
Children under the age of 12 months can have their first dose of MMR up to three months earlier if they are travelling to areas with a high risk for measles. Parents should consult their GP for further information.
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Babies under 12 months are especially at risk if exposed to measles as they are too young to be fully vaccinated. They normally receive their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines at 12 and 18 months of age.
These two cases are not linked to the larger outbreak of 10 cases involving Hakea Prison, Bunbury Regional Prison and Bunbury Regional Hospital.
WA Health has identified a new measles case who has been infectious at several locations around the State.