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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Phoebe Williams and Archana Koirala

Measles explained: What are the symptoms and how long does the vaccine last?

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

We’ve already surpassed the total number of cases recorded in all of 2023 (26 cases) and 2024 (57 cases).

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