Measles public exposure locations in NSW

There is a risk of measles infection for people who have been in the same location as someone with measles.

The table below shows locations in NSW recently visited by a person who was infectious with measles.

New exposure locations are in bold.

People who have visited any of these locations during the dates and times below, are advised to:

• monitor for symptoms for 18 days after visiting the location. Symptoms to watch for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough. This is usually followed (3 to 4 days later) by a red, blotchy rash that starts on the head and face then spreads down the body.
• seek medical care if symptoms develop. Please call ahead to your doctor or health service (including Emergency Department) to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles and wear a face mask when you go.

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.

Please contact your local Public Health Unit by calling 1300 066 055 if you or a loved one were at any of these locations at the specified date and time and

• you know you are unvaccinated and it has been less than 3 days since your exposure or
• you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have an infant who was exposed and it has been less than 6 days since the exposure.

Locations

People who visited the following locations on the dates and times listed should watch for symptoms and seek medical advice if symptoms occur.

There is no ongoing risk of measles at these locations.

Times are in AEDT unless otherwise specified.

Notes

• Times (except for flights) have had a 30-minute buffer period added to account for virus particles remaining in the air after a case has left the site.
• These locations will remain listed until 3 days beyond the end of the symptom monitoring period and will then be removed.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has visited any of the above locations on the dates and times listed and is not immune to measles is at risk of measles infection. While rare, immune people may develop a mild illness.

People are not immune to measles if

• they have never had measles infection or
• they were born during or after 1966 and have not received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or
• they have a weakened immune system (e.g., people who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer or people who take high-dose steroid medications), even if they have been fully immunised or have had past measles infection.

People travelling overseas to areas with measles cases are also at risk if they are not immune.

People who have received two measles vaccinations and those born before 1966 are considered immune to measles. If you, or someone you care for, has not received two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR vaccine) or are unsure, speak to your GP.

If you are travelling, make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles before leaving Australia. Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should speak to their GP.

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.

Related links

For more information on measles, view the measles fact sheet.

To see recent measles alerts in NSW, visit NSW Health media releases.