Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and rash. To prevent serious illness from measles, get vaccinated. 

If you develop symptoms that could be measles, especially if you have recently travelled overseas and have a fever and rash, call ahead to your GP and get tested.

More information in English and other languages:

• Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines? (available in English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese)
• Measles outbreak in South-East Asia (available in English and Vietnamese).

More information on measles and vaccination can be found on the Better Health Channel.

Information for clinicians:

Clinicians are recommended to:

• Offer the MMR vaccine to anyone aged 12 months and over without documented evidence of two doses, especially those planning overseas travel
• Offer state-funded MMR vaccine to any infant from 6 months to 11 months of age prior to overseas travel
• Consider displaying a poster in your waiting room and at the front desk to raise awareness and identify patients early – see links below
• Check current measles exposure sites in Victoria – now available at a dedicated website at https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria
• Be alert for measles in any patients with fever and rash, irrespective of travel history
• Test, isolate and notify suspected measles cases immediately by calling 1300 651 160

Additional information for clinicians, including about notification of suspected cases, is available on the Department of Health website.

Measles alerts:

• 18 June 2025 – CHO Alert – New measles case in Victoria

WPHU measles resources: