Why are measles cases rising now in Singapore?

January recorded 11 cases, up from 2 a year earlier. Authorities say 87% of 2026 cases involve people not fully vaccinated. This leaves more room for spread. Increased awareness and stricter reporting can also surface more cases. Vaccination and fast isolation remain the best controls.

What should parents do if their child’s preschool reports exposure?

Follow CDA instructions. Check your child’s MMR status, keep them home if unwell, and attend any advised vaccination or review. Expect daily symptom checks for a period. Keep contact details updated with the centre so you receive timely notices and can act quickly.

How do ECDA preschool rules affect daily operations?

Centres must perform health screening, isolate symptomatic children, keep accurate attendance and contact logs, and inform families quickly. Extra cleaning and staff adjustments may be needed during alerts. These steps add short‑term cost but reduce wider transmission and longer disruptions to learning and care.

What are the investment implications of this measles update?

We see near‑term upside risk to MMR vaccination demand and admin load for preschools. Watch appointment lead times, vaccine supply, and operator margins. If compliance costs rise but enrolment and fees hold steady, impacts should be manageable. Clear policy guidance can limit volatility for the sector.

Law and Government

Singapore Measles Alert: First Preschool Case Tests Policy, February 25

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Measles cases singapore moved into focus on 25 Feb after authorities confirmed the first preschool case since tighter CDA measures. Four close contacts were briefly quarantined pending vaccination, and surveillance in centres is active. January cases rose to 11, up from 2 a year ago, while 87% of 2026 cases involve people not fully vaccinated. We explain the legal duties on preschools, the outlook for MMR vaccination Singapore, and what parents and investors should watch next.