A new locally acquired measles case has been identified in Victoria. This case has no history of overseas travel or links to recent measles cases, and most likely acquired their infection in the Melbourne area.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer today issued an alert as the case has been infectious at multiple locations around Melbourne and Gippsland.
People who have attended a listed exposure site during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow the instructions below.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).
Anyone who develops symptoms of measles including fever, runny nose, red eyes, cough and rash should seek medical care and testing.
There have been 15 cases of measles identified among Victorian residents in 2025, with 5 confirmed cases of local acquisition.
Healthcare professionals should be alert for measles in patients with fever and rash, particularly those who have recently returned from overseas, attended a listed exposure site during the specified period, or who have spent time in Melbourne and Gippsland in the prior 7 to 18 days.
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.
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.