First WA measles case for 2026
There were 63 cases of measles identified in WA in 2025, with first case of 2026 identified 22 January, involving a returned traveller from Bali. Clinicians are reminded to:
- Check the latest WA Department of Health Measles alert for new and updated exposure locations.
- Continue to refer to the WA Department of Health Measles Quick Guide for information on testing, management and notification in primary care.
- Isolate and urgently notifyall suspect measles cases by telephone to your local Public Health Unit or the on-call Public Health Physician after hours, contact details are also available in the Measles Quick Guide. Public Health can then undertake a risk assessment, facilitate testing to be expedited, and commence early contact tracing and post-exposure prophylaxis if warranted.
Information for clinicians on the WA measles immunisation program is available on the WA Department of Health website.
Also see measles vaccination advice from the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, published 8 January 2026.
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