22/03/2026
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case.
The case attended one of the listed exposure sites in NBMLHD at the same time as a confirmed case earlier this month and visited several other locations while unknowingly infectious.
People who attended these locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
• Woolworths, Jordan Springs: 17 March 2026, 8.15am – 9.20am
• Baby Bunting Penrith, Jamisontown: 18 March 2026, 2.00pm – 2.45pm
• Kmart, Nepean Village: 18 March 2026, 2.30pm – 3.20pm
• Brell House, St Marys: 18 March 2026, 6.30pm – 9.00pm
• Young Academics Early Learning Centre, Cranebrook: 18 March 2026, 8.55am – 9.30am, 4.10pm – 4.45pm and 20 March 2026, 8.50am – 9.25am and 5.00pm – 5.35pm
• Scent Method Warehouse, Prestons: 19 March 2026, 11.30am – 12.10pm
• Terry White Chemist, Jordan Springs: 19 March 2026, 6.00pm – 6.50pm
• Parx Coffee House, Cranebrook: 20 March 2026, 8.55am – 9.30am
• Subway, Jordan Springs: 20 March 2026, 7.00pm – 7.35pm
• XS Espresso, Jordan Springs: 21 March 2026, 11.50am – 12.35pm
A full list of locations is available on the NSW Health website. Exposure locations and times are updated regularly.
People who attended these locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
If it has been less than 6 days since the exposure at these locations and you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system or have an infant who was exposed, you are advised to contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District’s Centre for Population Health Director, Eloise Milthorpe, said people should monitor for symptoms of measles, particularly if they have visited any of the exposure locations at the listed time.
“If symptoms develop and you’ve been at one of the locations at the time listed above, see your doctor or health service, including an emergency department. Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles, so you don't spend time in waiting rooms with other patients and wear a mask," Ms Milthorpe said.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body.
“Anyone with early symptoms who gets a rash a few days later should also think about measles, even if they haven't attended one of the identified locations, and seek testing.
“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms for this period."
Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.
“Importantly, we want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. Measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough," Ms Milthorpe said.
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment.”
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn't already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have an extra, early, dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
