Measles, stock photo found in Indie FM files
Halton Region Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in Milton after potential exposures were identified at three locations in the community.
Public Health says the potential exposures occurred on:
- August 23rd
- August 25th
- August 28th
- August 29th
They are contacting known individuals who may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.
The locations and exposure times are:
- Real Canadian Superstore, 820 Main St. E., Milton — August 23rd from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
- HomeSense, 55 Ontario St. S., Milton — August 23rd from 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Santa Maria Medical Centre, 604 Santa Maria Blvd. #1, Milton — August 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; August 28th from 12:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and August 29th from 12:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Halton Region Public Health is advising anyone who visited the locations during the listed times to check their immunization records and ensure they, and anyone who accompanied them, are up to date on measles vaccinations. Two doses are recommended for anyone born on or after January 1st, 1970.
Infants under one year of age, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems can become very ill with measles and are advised to contact Halton Region Public Health or their health-care professional immediately for further assessment.
People who develop symptoms and need to see a doctor are asked to call the doctor’s office, walk-in clinic or emergency department ahead of their visit so health-care staff can take precautions to reduce the risk of infection.
Symptoms can appear seven to 21 days after contact with someone who has measles and can include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sleepiness, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and a red, blotchy rash that typically begins on the face before spreading down the body, arms and legs.
“Measles is a serious disease that can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine,” says Dr. Patrick Galange, Associate Medical Officer of Health for Halton Region. “I encourage everyone to ensure their immunizations, including for measles, are up to date, particularly children who may have missed their routine shots during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Anyone who visited one of the listed locations during the potential exposure periods is advised to monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days after exposure. For more information about measles, click here or call 311.
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