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 several locations in St Marys and Kingswood.
The case has no history of overseas travel but had recently returned from Melbourne, Victoria. The case most likely acquired their infection in the Melbourne area.
People who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
Wednesday, April 2 2025
• Macarthur Vet Group – Camden from 08.45am to 8.06pm, 6 Ironbark Avenue,
Friday, April 4 2025
• Astley Medical Centre from 8.06am to 9.40am, Unit 5-7/370 Great Western Hwy, St Marys
Sunday, April 6 2025
• Astley Medical Centre from 9.30am to 11.05am, Unit 5-7/370 Great Western Hwy, St Marys
• Laverty Pathology Collection Centre Suite 1 & 2, inside Astley Medical Centre from 10.05am to 11/05am, Unit 5-7/370 Great Western Hwy, St Marys
• Nepean Hospital Emergency Department from 7.45pm to Monday, April 7 2025 1.10pm.
NSW Health Director of Communicable Diseases, Christine Selvey said anyone who visited the above locations during those times should monitor for symptoms.
“Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes,” Selvey 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 up until Monday, April 28.
“If they develop symptoms, they should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.
“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.
“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 their first dose of MMR up to six months early if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
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