WA Health has identified a new measles case who has been infectious at several locations around the State.
There have now been 12 cases of confirmed measles cases in the State since 19 March 2025.
The most recent case attended a previously listed exposure location also attended by the measles case who had recently returned from Pakistan.
These two cases are not linked to the larger outbreak of 10 cases involving Hakea Prison, Bunbury Regional Prison and Bunbury Regional Hospital.
The new exposure locations are on the Department of Health website.
Anyone who attended these exposure locations during the dates and times listed is urged to monitor for measles symptoms.
Early measles symptoms include fever, fatigue, cough, runny nose and sore eyes, followed by a red, non-itchy rash three or four days later. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Measles can potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).
Babies under 12 months are especially at risk if exposed to measles as they are too young to be fully vaccinated. They normally receive their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines at 12 and 18 months of age.
Two doses of the measles vaccine are highly effective in preventing infection. The vaccine is free in WA for anyone born during or after 1966 who hasn't already had two doses.
Anyone who is concerned they (or a loved one) may have measles should seek medical care. They should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to discuss their situation to prevent the chance of spreading the infection to others.
They can also contact healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
