Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Northern Sydney
02 Jan 2026
Community members are being urged to stay alert for symptoms, particularly those who were at specific venues in late December.
The person recently returned from Indonesia, where measles outbreaks are currently occurring, and was also identified as a close contact of another measles case during their flight back to Australia.
Locations of Possible Exposure
People who were at the following locations during the listed times should monitor their health. NSW Health has confirmed these venues do not pose an ongoing risk.
Saturday, 27 December 2025
Train from Thornleigh Station to Epping Station, then bus from Epping Station to Macquarie Centre around 11am
Macquarie Centre, 12pm–7pm, including:
Mitzu Restaurant (1pm–2.20pm)
Children’s play area (2.20pm–4pm)
F&L Gourmet Restaurant (5pm–7pm)
Sunday, 28 December 2025
Storey Park playground, Asquith (12.30pm–2pm)
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
Waitara Oval (1pm–1.30pm)
Jamie’s Kitchen and children’s play area, Waitara PCYC (1.30pm–3pm)
Aldi, Westfield Hornsby (2.45pm–4.15pm)
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital Emergency Department, various times between 5.15pm and 8pm
A full list of exposure sites and updates is available on the NSW Health website.
What Symptoms to Watch For
Northern Sydney Local Health District Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Sean Tobin, advised anyone who attended these locations to be alert for symptoms.
Early signs of measles include fever, sore or red eyes, runny nose and cough. These symptoms are usually followed three to four days later by a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads across the body.
Symptoms can take up to 18 days to appear after exposure, so people should monitor their health until 18 January 2026.
What to Do if You Feel Unwell
If symptoms develop, see your GP or attend a health service. It’s important to call ahead and advise staff of possible measles exposure so you don’t spend time in waiting rooms with other patients.
Vaccination Is the Best Protection
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Anyone born after 1965 should ensure they have received two doses of the measles vaccine. This is especially important for people planning overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are increasing globally.
The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine is safe, effective and free in NSW for:
Children at 12 and 18 months
Children aged six to 12 months can also receive an early dose if travelling overseas. Parents should speak with their GP.
If you’re unsure about your vaccination history, it’s safe to receive an extra dose. MMR vaccines are available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (over 5 years).
For more information, visit the NSW Health measles factsheet.
