Public Health Alert | Measles
Key points
- There has been five confirmed cases of measles reported in Queensland since 10 November 2025. See current measles health alerts for exposure sites.
- Four cases were locally acquired and reside in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Wide Bay and West Moreton.
- Three of the locally acquired cases attended the Jelly Roll concert at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday 24 October.
- Clinicians should be alert for signs and symptoms of measles, particularly in returning overseas travellers and those with potential local exposure.
Think measles in patients presenting with:
- Generalised maculopapular rash, and
- Fever ≥ 38 °C present at rash onset, and
- Cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, or Koplik spots
Testing guidance
- Advise suspected cases to phone ahead before attending any health service or pathology collection site
- Display “Think it might be measles?” awareness posters in waiting areas
- Refer to the Quick reference chart for measles management, specimen collection and notification procedures
- Notify your local Public Health Unit immediately on clinical suspicion
- Do not wait for laboratory confirmation
Prevention
- Measles vaccination is available through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for:
- All children (as per routine schedule)
- Anyone born during or since 1966 who has not received two documented doses of a measles-containing vaccine (at least four weeks apart)
- Travellers should ensure they are fully vaccinated before overseas travel
- Consider an individual risk assessment and early vaccination for infants aged <12 months if travelling to areas with measles transmission
Further information
For clinicians
- Think measles? Act fast
- Health alerts and warnings | Queensland Health
- Measles | The Australian Immunisation Handbook (health.gov.au)
- Measles for health professionals | Australian Centre for Disease Control
For patients
- Measles - What you need to know
- Exposed to someone with measles - Here's what to do
- Measles | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
- Measles | Australian Centre for Disease Control
