There is an active alert for Perth and the Pilbara in place.
Clinicians are encouraged refer to the most recent measles alert for WA clinicians, and the measles quick guide for primary health care workers :
- Eight cases of measles have been notified in WA since 10 July 2025, linked to a case in a returned overseas traveller, of which five cases have been notified since 01 August 2025.
- Consider measles in any patient with fever and rash, especially if they have recently travelled overseas or attended a listed exposure location during the specified period (even if vaccinated).
- Test suspected cases for measles PCR (urine and throat swab); mark the form as URGENT.
- Fit suspected cases with a mask and advise them to isolate until results are available.
- Urgently notify by telephone suspected measles cases with clinically compatible illness and epidemiological link to public health (do not wait for laboratory confirmation before notifying).
- Providers are urged to promote vaccination for all people to ensure they have two documented doses of MMR vaccine, especially to patients travelling overseas
Additional resources:
- HealthyWA measles page
- Metropolitan Perth and South West measles alert page with exposure locations
- Most recent 2025 Department of Health media release (search “measles” for older articles)
- See printable triage/reception posters for emergency departments and general practice on this page under “Information and resources for health providers”
- Order hard copy posters measles travel posters at our Quickmail resource warehouse.