Victoria has recorded a new measles case who attended multiple locations in Melbourne’s south-east while infectious.
The case was infected by a returned traveller, here in Victoria, and attended the locations between Thursday 14 March and Tuesday 19 March.
Anyone who has attended one of the listed exposure sites on these dates, during the times stated, should monitor for symptoms and immediately seek medical care if symptoms develop.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications.
Active public exposures sites in Victoria for this case are listed in the table below:
| Date: | Time: | Location: | Monitor for onset of symptoms up to: |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Church of Secular Coffee, 32 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC 3168 | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Bus - Route 737 from Monash University to the Glen Shopping Centre | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 3:00pm – 4:40pm | The Glen Shopping Centre, 235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 3:10pm – 4:20pm | JB Hi-Fi (in The Glen) The Glen Shopping Centre, Shop Mm010/235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 3:40pm – 4:20pm | Laurent Bakery (in The Glen), 235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday, 14 March 2024 | 3:30pm – 4:20pm | Portmans (in The Glen), 235 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Thursday 14 March 2024 | 4:00pm – 4:50pm | Bus - Route 737 from the Glen Shopping Centre to Monash University | Monday, 1 April 2024 |
| Friday, 15 March 2024 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Learning and Teaching Building, Clayton campus Monash University 19 Ancora Imparo Wy, Clayton VIC 3168 | Tuesday, 2 April 2024 |
| Friday, 15 March 2024 | 4:45pm – 5:30pm | Subway, 21 Chancellors Walk Part Monash University, Clayton Campus Ground Floor G25, Clayton VIC 3168 | Tuesday, 2 April 2024 |
| Friday, 15 March 2024 | 4:45pm – 5:30pm | Monash Merchant, Clayton campus Monash University, 3/28 Sports Walk, Clayton VIC 3168 | Tuesday, 2 April 2024 |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 11:20am – 12:00pm | Monash University Shuttle Bus From Monash University Clayton Campus to M-City Shopping Centre | Wednesday, 3 April 2024 |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 11:25am – 1:40pm | M-City Shopping Centre, 2107/2125 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168 | Wednesday, 3 April 2024 |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 11:30am – 1:40pm | Kmart Clayton (in M-City) M.01/2107 Dandenong Rd, Clayton VIC 3168 | Wednesday, 3 April 2024 |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 11:30am – 1:40pm | Woolworths Clayton M City (in M-City), Corner of Princes Highway and Blackburn Rd, Clayton VIC 3168 | Wednesday, 3 April 2024 |
| Saturday, 16 March 2024 | 1:00pm – 1:50pm | Monash University Shuttle Bus From M-City Shopping Centre to Monash University Clayton Campus | Wednesday, 3 April 2024 |
| Monday 18 March 2024 | 5:00pm – 5:30pm | Monash Residential Service (MRS) front office, Monash University Clayton Campus, Urban Community Office, 38 College Walk, VIC 3168 | Friday, 5 April 2024 |
| Monday, 18 March 2024 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Monash Residential Service Halls Cafe, Monash University Clayton Campus, Building 47, 58 College Way, 1-131 Wellington Road, Clayton VIC 3186 | Friday, 5 April 2024 |
| Monday, 18 March 2024 | 6:45pm – 7:30pm | Monash Merchant, Clayton campus Monash University, 3/28 Sports Walk, Clayton VIC 3168 | Friday, 5 April 2024 |
| Tuesday, 19 March 2024 | 8:40am – 09:15am | Monash Campus Pharmacy, Monash University Clayton Campus, Shop G100-G101 21 Chancellors Walk Campus Centre Building (Bd 10, Clayton VIC 3168 (next to health service) | Saturday, 6 April 2024 |
The illness usually begins with common cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, red eyes and a cough, followed by fever and a rash. The characteristic rash usually begins 3-4 days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body.
Recent previous cases of measles have been identified in people who were not fully immunised against measles and who had travelled overseas or been in contact with returned overseas travellers.
“People can be administered MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure to measles to prevent infection,” says Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Ben Cowie. “Failing that, we recommend that people monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if any symptoms develop.”
“Unlike other recent outbreaks, this case of measles was acquired here in Victoria,” says Professor Cowie. “This is why it is so important for you, and your children, to be vaccinated against measles.”
Measles is rare in Australia, thanks to widespread vaccination rates.
“Any overseas travel could lead to exposure to measles at the current time,” Professor Cowie said.
“Measles outbreaks have recently been reported across the globe, so anyone planning overseas travel should ensure they have received the appropriate vaccinations, including an MMR vaccine, if they don’t have a history of two previous MMR vaccinations,” Professor Cowie added.
Additional information is also available on Better Health .
Reviewed 22 March 2024