Measles warning for people in western and northern Sydney

Measles warning for people in western and northern Sydney

19 Mar 2026

The people who were infectious visited several locations across western and northern Sydney, including healthcare facilities. A full list of these locations, along with exposure times, is available on the NSW Health website and is updated regularly. While these sites do not pose an ongoing risk, anyone who attended them should monitor for symptoms.

If it has been less than six days since exposure and you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have an infant who was exposed, contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

Since 1 January 2026, NSW has seen 33 confirmed measles cases.

NSW Health Director of Communicable Diseases, Dr Christine Selvey, advised people to watch for symptoms, including fever, sore eyes, runny nose, and cough, followed a few days later by a red, blotchy rash starting on the head and face.

“If symptoms develop and you’ve been at one of the exposure locations, see your doctor or health service and call ahead to let them know you may have been in contact with measles,” Dr Selvey said.

She also reminded the public that measles is highly contagious and spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes.

Vaccination is the best protection. Anyone born after 1965 should have two doses of the measles vaccine, and children under 12 months may receive an early MMR dose from six months if travelling overseas. Additional doses are safe for anyone unsure of their vaccination status.

MMR vaccines are free in NSW for children at 12 and 18 months, and for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t had two doses. Adults can get vaccinated through GPs, and people over five can also access the vaccine at pharmacies.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/

Source: NSW Health

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