Frankon warnings and peninsula after measles exposure

The current measles outbreak in Victoria is increasing with five other cases of measles identified. Two of these cases are acquired internally and related to the recent internal outbreak reported in February. Three cases acquired the infection abroad in Bali. These cases have been infectious in several locations in Melbourne.

The current outbreak has led to a list of exposure sites, including a number in Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. Local exposure sites are:

The Frankon Hospital Emergency Department2 Hastings Road, Frankston, between 20.15, Wednesday, March 12 and 14.15, Thursday, March 13

The waiting room of the Frankon Hospital Emergency Department2 Hastings Road, Frankon, Wednesday 12 March 2025 15:20 – 20:50

The waiting room of the Frankon Hospital Emergency Department2 Hastings Road, Frankon, Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:30 AM 8:10 AM

The Frankon Hospital Emergency Department2 Hastings Road, Frankon, Tuesday 11 March 2025 7:40 AM 16:10

The waiting room of the Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department1527 Point Nepean Road, Sound Chapel, Tuesday 11 March 2025 12:50 AM 7:10

Grill’d Burgers, Mornington18A Main St, Mornington, Friday, March 7, 2025 20:20 – 21:45

Yomg Mornington54 Main St, Mornington, Friday, March 7, 2025 7:30 pm – 20:45

The training groundRosebud, 10 Sufolk ST, Rosebud, Thursday 6th March 2025 13:30 – 15:15

The training groundRosebud, 10 Sufolk St, Rosebud, Wednesday 5 March 2025 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Measles is an extremely infectious viral disease, which can lead to unusual but serious complications, such as pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis). 13 measles cases were identified in Victoria in 2025, with four confirmed cases of local acquisition.

Rujeol vaccination coverage rates in Australia, although relatively high, decreased under the 95% national target from the Covid-19 Pandemic. Almost all recent cases have appeared in people who did not have two doses documented by the MMR vaccine, showing the extremely infectious nature of the measles. In a case, the transmission took place in a waiting room for primary care, emphasizing the importance of immediate isolation of people with fever and rashes that are presented in the medical assistance settings.

The number of global measles cases increases and any overseas journey could also lead to measles exposure. Currently, there are outbreaks reported in several countries and regions, including Vietnam, Thailand, India, Africa, Europe and the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the US.

A number of populations in Victoria are susceptible to measles, including anyone who is not vaccinated, infants under 12 months, immunocompromised and adults who were born between 1966 and 1992, who may not have received two MMR vaccines.

Anyone participated in an exposure site listed during the specified periods above should monitor the symptoms and seek medical care if the symptoms develop up to 18 days after the exposure and follow the recommendations below.

In addition, anyone presents signs and symptoms compatible with measles should be tested and notified immediately to the health department. There should be a very high level of suspicion if they have traveled over the seas or visited any of the sites listed above and are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for measles.

Who is in danger?

Anyone was born during his time in 1966, which has no documented evidence to receive two doses of vaccine containing measles or has no documented immunity evidence, is in danger of measles. It is also known as being sensitive to measles.

Unvaccinated babies have a very high risk of contracting measles. It is possible that the victorians born between 1966 and 1992 have not received two doses of vaccine, which must provide immunity.

Young babies, pregnant women and people with a weak immune system have an increased risk of serious complications due to measles.

Symptoms and transmission

Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, pain or red (conjunctivitis), flowing nose and generally bad sensation, followed by a red maculopapular rash. The eruption usually begins on the face before spreading on the body. Symptoms can develop between 7 to 18 days after exposure.

The initial symptoms of measles may be similar to those of Covid-19 and influenza. If a symptomatic person tests negatively for Covid-19 and/or influenza, but develops a rash, should be advised to continue insulation and be tested for measles.

People with measles are considered infectious from 24 hours before the onset of initial symptoms up to 4 days after the eruption. The measles is extremely infectious and can spread through air or contact with nose or neck secretions, as well as contaminated surfaces and objects. The measles virus can remain in the environment up to 2 hours.