Is Australia at risk of a measles outbreak?

Aug 16, 2026, 10:55 PM3 min

Australia eliminated measles more than a decade ago but that doesn't mean it can't come back. New research suggests around 1.7 million people may not be fully protected against the highly infectious disease. So who's most at risk?

Australia eliminated measles more than a decade ago but that doesn't mean it can't come back.New research suggests around 1.7 million people may not be fully protected against the highly infectious disease.
So who's most at risk?

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