The West Moreton Public Health Unit are warning locals to be on the lookout for any signs of measles.
It comes after a person tested positive to the highly contagious disease in the Ipswich region a week ago.
Since Thursday November 6, the person, while unknowingly infectious, visited several locations including East Ipswich Train Station, Brisbane City, Kangaroo Point, the Brisbane Domestic Airport flights to Sydney and return, and a medical facility at Silkstone, Ripley Satellite Hospital and Ipswich Hospital.
See full list as follows:
Thursday 6 November 2025
6:53am to 8:12am: Train trip from East Ipswich Station to Central Station Brisbane
11:35am to 12:05pm: No Standing Coffee Shop, 70 Eagle St, Brisbane City
12:23pm to 1:13pm: Ministop Sandwich Shop, 345 Queen St Brisbane City
17:50pm to 7:10pm: Train trip from Central Station Brisbane to East Ipswich Station
Friday 7 November 2025
7:38am to 9:02am: Train trip East Ipswich Station to Central Station
12:07pm to 12:42pm: Ferry from Riverside to Holman St wharf, Kangaroo Point
12:15pm to 4:30pm: Story Bridge Hotel, Kangaroo Point
7:20pm to 8:10am: Fusion Dumplings House, Kangaroo Point
Saturday 8 November 2025
8:30am to 9:40am: Brisbane Domestic Airport Terminal, Jet Star flight JQ815 to Sydney
Monday 10 November 2025
10:23pm to 11pm: Brisbane Domestic Airport Terminal QANTAS flight QF556 from Sydney
Tuesday 11 November 2025
9:25am to 10:11am: Silkstone Doctors 73 Blackstone Rd Silkstone
9:46am to 10:16am: Choice Pharmacy, Silkstone
10:50am to 1:45pm: Ripley Satellite Health Centre, Minor Injury and Illness Clinic
2pm to 4:30pm: Ipswich Hospital Emergency Department
These places are now safe, but if you were there at the listed times, you should watch for symptoms of measles.
Public Health Physician at West Moreton Health Dr Penny Hutchinson said measles is highly contagious and spreads easily, especially through coughing and sneezing.
“Early signs can include fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes, followed a few days later by a distinctive red, blotchy rash,” Dr Hutchinson said.
“Although serious complications are rare, measles can cause severe illness. Vaccination offers the best protection for both individuals and the community.”
Symptoms typically begin 7–10 days after exposure but can take up to 18 days to appear.
For advice, please contact your GP, local health service, or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), available 24/7 for the cost of a local call. If you suspect you may have measles, please phone ahead before visiting a clinic or hospital to help prevent further spread.
