As confirmed by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, two new cases of measles have been reported in Victoria who have not travelled overseas and have no known links to recent cases of measles. These cases were infectious at multiple locations in Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne.
This means there is now local transmission of measles in the community.
Anyone who develops symptoms of measles including fever, runny nose, red eyes, cough and rash should seek medical care and testing.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can lead to uncommon but serious complications, such as pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis). There have been 8 cases of measles identified in Victoria in 2025.
Many people in Victoria are susceptible to measles, including anyone who is unvaccinated, infants under 12 months of age, immunocompromised people and adults who were born between 1966 and 1992 who may not have received two MMR vaccines in childhood.
Any overseas travel could also lead to exposure to measles, with outbreaks reported in multiple countries and regions, including Vietnam, Thailand, India, Africa, Europe and the UK, the Middle East and the USA.
People who are not vaccinated or unsure if they have had 2 doses of a measles vaccine in childhood should discuss the free MMR (measles–mumps–rubella) vaccine with their doctor.
Active public exposures sites in Victoria for recent cases are listed here.