30/01/2026
Our pharmacists can administer Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine free of charge to those eligible under the National Immunisation Program. We can also administer MMR vaccine privately for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria. seehttps://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/national-immunisation-program-schedule.pdf
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting locations across Sydney.
The case recently returned from South-East Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles.
There is currently an increased risk of measles in NSW, with 14 cases confirmed since 1 December 2025. As people return from overseas holidays, it is expected that additional cases may be identified.
People who were on board the flight below or who attended the following locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026:
- Cebu Pacific Flight CEB39 from Manila to Sydney International Airport, arriving at 10:50am.
- Sydney International Airport arrivals and baggage claim, from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
- Sydney T8 Train Line from International Airport Station to Central Station, 12:30pm to 1:20pm.
- Sydney T1 Train Line from Central Station to Hornsby Station, from 12:50pm to 2:20pm.
The list of exposure locations and times is regularly updated on the NSW Health website:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx
Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Executive Director of Health Protection NSW said people should monitor for symptoms of measles and check the list of locations on the NSW Health website to see if they visited any of these at the listed time.
“If symptoms develop and you’ve been at one of the locations at the time listed above or on the website, 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,” Dr Sheppeard said.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.
“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. The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough,” Dr Sheppeard 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."
The 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 a 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).
For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Measles_Factsheet.aspx or measles information for travellers www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/travellers.aspx
People can also visit the Australian Government Smart Traveller website
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ for information on health risks, including measles outbreaks relevant to their travel destination.
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.
