SA Health has issued a measles alert after a confirmed case visited several public locations in South Australia, including a café in Port Elliot.
Health authorities say the adult case acquired the highly contagious virus overseas and was infectious while moving through parts of Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula late last month.
One of the listed exposure sites is Cockles Café in Port Elliot, where the individual visited between 12.00pm and 1.30pm on the 28th of December 2025. Anyone who was at the venue during that time, and who is not fully immunised, is being urged to monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice if they become unwell.
Other exposure locations include Marion Westfield Shopping Centre and Event Cinemas Marion on Boxing Day, and Adelaide Airport on the 29th of December. SA Health has also confirmed the person travelled on a Qantas flight from Adelaide to Sydney, prompting interstate health alerts.
Measles is a serious and highly contagious viral illness that spreads through airborne droplets and can remain in the air for up to 30 minutes after an infected person leaves an area. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and sore, red eyes, followed by a blotchy rash that usually starts on the face and spreads down the body.
SA Health is reminding anyone who develops symptoms to contact their doctor before attending a clinic, so precautions can be taken to prevent further spread.
Adults born during or after 1966 who have not received two doses of the measles vaccine are eligible for free vaccination in South Australia. Health authorities are encouraging people to check their immunisation records, particularly following holiday travel and large public gatherings.
More information on measles symptoms, vaccination and exposure locations is available through SA Health.
