Measles alert issued for Sydney after confirmed case
04 May 2026
The person was infectious while visiting several locations across Sydney, including a healthcare facility. A list of exposure sites is available on the NSW Health website and is being updated regularly. These places are no longer a risk, but people who were there at the listed times should stay alert.
Health officials say the risk of measles is currently higher in NSW, with 45 cases recorded since the start of 2026.
People who may have been exposed are advised to look out for symptoms such as fever, sore eyes, runny nose and cough, followed a few days later by a red rash that spreads across the body. Symptoms can take up to 18 days to appear.
Anyone who develops symptoms should call ahead before visiting a GP or hospital to avoid spreading the virus to others.
Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, but it can be prevented with vaccination.
Health authorities are reminding people to check they are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Anyone born after 1965 should have had two doses of the measles vaccine.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe, effective, and free in NSW for eligible people.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/
Source: NSW Health