Measles warning: Sydney Airport, Blacktown Hospital exposure alert
Health authorities have issued a warning to a person in one of Australia’s major cities who was diagnosed with measles and visited multiple locations while he was contagious.
NSW Health has issued a measles alert for Sydney Airport and Western Sydney.
It was reported that the infectious case returned from Southeast Asia, where measles epidemics continue.
The warning stated that people who have been on flights, have been to places visited by the infectious person, or know someone who has visited should be alert for symptoms.
December 27, 2025:
• Flight GA712 from Jakarta to Sydney arriving in Sydney at 10.45am
• Sydney Airport International arrivals lounge 10:45am to noon
29 December 2025 and 30 December 2025:
• Blacktown Hospital emergency department waiting room from noon Dec. 29 to 6 a.m. Dec. 30.
The warning stated that these locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
“Symptoms to look out for include fever, eye pain, runny nose and cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, splotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body,” Western Sydney Local Health District acting director of public health Conrad Moreira said.
Mr. Moreira said it can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after exposure to the infectious disease.
“Therefore, it is important for people visiting these places to pay attention to symptoms until January 17, 2026,” he said.
“We want to remind the community to keep their vaccinations up to date. The measles vaccine can prevent disease even after exposure if administered early enough.
“This should be a reminder that everyone should check they are protected against measles, which is highly contagious.
“Anyone born after 1965 needs to make sure they have received two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before traveling abroad as measles outbreaks are currently occurring in various parts of the world.”
