Measles was eliminated from Australia. Experts warn US and Asia outbreaks may bring back this ‘heat-seeking missile’
There were 18 cases in NSW in 2024 – up from six in 2023 – while in Victoria there have already been 13 cases so far this year, compared with 16 in 2024
We already have measles outbreaks in Australia. It is back.
I think they’re drawing the distinction between small outbreaks - when the disease has to be reintroduced each time - and it becoming endemic (e.g. present in the community for more than 12 months).