21/11/2025
Measles outbreaks are currently occurring around the world.
How to protect yourself?
*Immunisation is the best protection. It’s safe, effective, free for eligible people and can stop the virus spreading in the community.
Talk to your doctor to make sure you are vaccinated against measles, especially before travelling overseas.
The National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System shows 71 cases have been reported across the country in 2025, exceeding the total for 2024.
It's reached the highest number recorded since 2019.
Protecting ourselves starts with vaccination—two doses of the are the best defence.