The West Moreton Health Public Health Unit has identified an additional location visited by an adult from Boonah who has a confirmed case of measles.
The person was unknowingly infectious (able to spread measles) while travelling from Bali to Brisbane on 19 August 2025, and then in the community in the days afterwards.
The additional location is Ampol petrol station at Peak Crossing on Thursday 21 August.
People may have been exposed if they were at these places:
On Tuesday 19 August 2025
- Flight JQ60 which arrived in Brisbane from Bali at 5.40am
- At Brisbane International Airport between 5.40am and 7.10am
- At Yamanto Aldi between 5.50pm and 6.40pm
On Thursday 21 August 2025
- Ampol petrol station, Peak Crossing, between 12.10pm and 12.45pm
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.
What is measles?
Measles is a serious illness caused by a virus (germ). It spreads very easily especially when someone coughs or sneezes.
What to look out for
- Fever
- Runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes
- A red, blotchy rash a few days later.
Measles can make people feel very sick and sometimes need care in hospital. It can sometimes cause very serious health issues and even death.
The best protection is vaccination.
Symptoms usually start 7–10 days after being near someone with measles, but it can take up to 18 days to show.
What to do
If you feel sick and think it could be measles:
- Call your GP, local health service, or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) any time, day or night.
- Please phone ahead before visiting a clinic or hospital. This helps stop the spread to other people.
Dr Catherine Quagliotto, Public Health Physician at West Moreton Health 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.