SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a one-year-old male from South Australia.
SA Health advises anyone who isn't fully immunised, and particularly those who were in the locations at the times listed below, to be alert for symptoms over the next few weeks and to see a doctor if they become ill.
- Ampol Foodary, 23 Main North Rd, Munno Para on Thursday 27 March from 10:40 am to 11:25 am
- Wohlers Furniture Store and Homewares Cafe, 101-103 Murray St, Tanunda on Thursday 27 March from 12:20 pm to 2:30 pm
- Adelaide Road Clinic, 25 Adelaide Road, Gawler on Thursday 27 March from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm
- Discount Chemist Outlet, 4 Tulloch Rd, Evanston on Thursday 27 March from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm
- Adelaide Road Clinic, 25 Adelaide Rd, Gawler on Wednesday 26 March from 9:00 am to 10:25 am
- Benson's Radiology, 46 Adelaide Rd, Gawler on Wednesday 26 March from 10:05 am to 11:00 am
- Lyell McEwin Hospital, Haydown Rd, Elizabeth Vale, General ED waiting room and Paediatric waiting room on Wednesday 26 March from 5:40 pm to 7:45 pm
- Elizabeth Medical and Dental Centre / Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, 30 Philip Hwy, Elizabeth on Wednesday 26 March from 7:10 pm to 9:00 pm
- Guardian Childcare and Education, 46 Clark Rd, Evanston Gardens on Monday 24 March from 9:00 am to 11:45 am
- Touch a Truck Day at The Farm Centre, 40 Hanson Street, Freeling on Sunday 23 March from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Guardian Childcare and Education, 46 Clark Rd, Evanston Gardens on Friday 21 March from 8:30 am to 5:40 pm
Measles is a highly contagious serious infection which can be associated with complications which can be severe including pneumonia and encephalitis.
Symptoms of measles start with fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy rash which usually begins on the head and then spreads down the body.
When measles is suspected, it is very important that people phone their doctor before any visit and mention why they are attending, so precautions can be taken to avoid spreading disease to others.
This is the third case of measles in South Australia this year, compared to one case at the same time last year. A total of six cases were recorded in 2024.
There has been an increase in measles cases reported in Australia over the past six months. Most of these cases have occurred in persons who have recently travelled overseas, and more recently interstate. However, on this occasion there is no history of travel outside of SA and the source of the infection is unknown. This underlines the importance of all South Australians being fully vaccinated against this serious disease.
Those who have recently travelled interstate are encouraged to look at the relevant jurisdictional website, particularly if symptoms consistent with measles develop.
The best way to avoid measles is vaccination, with two doses needed to provide the best protection. Measles vaccination is on the National Immunisation Program at 12 months and 18 months. All South Australians are encouraged to check their vaccination records and request the vaccine, if there is no record of them receiving two doses, and they were born in Australia after or during 1966.
