An urgent health warning has been issued for the South-East after a case of Measles was detected in the community.
West Moreton Health says the adult from Boonah recently returned from overseas and was infectious while travelling from Bali to Brisbane on Flight JQ60 last Tuesday
They also attended a number of locations in Brisbane, Ipswich and the Scenic Rim over a five day period.
These included:
On Tuesday 19 August 2025
- Flight JQ60 which arrived in Brisbane from Bali at 5.40am
- At Brisbane Airport between 5.40am and 7.10am
- At Yamanto Aldi between 5.50pm and 6.40pm
On Saturday 23 August 2025
- Footes Pharmacy, Boonah, between 11.30am and 12 noon
- Boonah Hospital emergency department between 6.20pm and 11.20pm
These places are now safe, but if you were there at the listed times, you should watch for symptoms of measles.
West Moreton’s Public Health Physician Dr Catherine Quagliotto 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 Quagliotto 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.
