SA Health is urging people to watch for symptoms after a teenager was diagnosed with measles, with several Adelaide locations and flights identified as potential exposure sites.
A teenager from South Australia has been diagnosed with measles, with SA Health warning people who were in several locations while the teenager was infectious that they may have been exposed.
The locations include Brighton Secondary School, an Adelaide Metro bus, Adelaide Airport and two international flights.
SA Health says the listed locations no longer pose an ongoing risk, but anyone who was there at the specified times and is not fully immunised should remain alert for symptoms over the coming weeks.
The confirmed exposure locations and times are:
- Brighton Secondary School, 305 Brighton Road, North Brighton – Wednesday, September 9th from 8:45am to 3:45pm and Thursday, September 10th from 3:15pm to 4:30pm.
- Adelaide Metro Bus 265 from the City to Marion Centre, stop 29 to the terminus – Thursday, September 10th from 4:30pm to 5pm.
- Adelaide Airport – Tuesday, September 8th from 7:20am to 9:30am.
- Singapore Airlines flight SQ279 from Singapore to Adelaide – Monday, September 7th, departing Singapore at 11:20pm.
- Singapore Airlines flight SQ431 from the Maldives to Singapore – Monday, September 7th, departing at 1:10pm.
People who may have been exposed are being advised to monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, a runny nose and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy rash that usually begins on the head before spreading down the body.
Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis.
Anyone who develops symptoms and suspects they may have measles should contact their doctor before visiting a medical centre or hospital.
SA Health says it is important to phone ahead and explain the reason for the appointment so appropriate precautions can be taken to prevent the infection spreading to others.
This is the fifth case of measles notified in South Australia this year. There were seven cases notified across the state in 2025.
Vaccination remains the best way to protect against measles, with two doses providing the strongest protection.
Under the National Immunisation Program, measles vaccination is routinely given to children at 12 and 18 months of age.
South Australia also funds measles vaccination for adults born during or after 1966 who have not received two doses, as well as children aged six months to under 12 months who are travelling overseas.
SA Health is encouraging South Australians to check their vaccination records and speak with their healthcare provider about getting vaccinated if there is no record of two doses and they were born in Australia during or after 1966.
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