Case of measles found in Ontario child with recent travel history | 24CA News
Peel Public Health stated it has confirmed a case of measles in an Ontario little one who has a latest historical past of worldwide journey.
“Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles,” PPH stated.
Those who’re most in danger for problems are infants underneath one 12 months outdated, unimmunized pregnant folks, and other people with weakened immune techniques, the native public well being unit stated.
A launch was issued on Tuesday to advise the general public of the varied places with dates and instances of potential publicity to the virus as a result of confirmed case.
- Feb. 1: Wow…What A Deal! at 3100 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, from about 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Feb. 1: Walmart at 1500 Dundas St. E., Mississauga, from about 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Feb. 3: Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Site at 100 Queensway W., Emergency Department, from about 2 a.m. to 7 a.m.
- Feb. 5: 400 Dundas Medical at 400 Dundas St. E. #105a, Mississauga, from about 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Feb. 6 & 7: Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Site at 100 Queensway W., Emergency Department, from about 7 p.m. Feb. 6 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7.
They additionally notice measles signs can begin between seven and 21 days after an infection. Symptoms can embody a excessive fever which will spike to increased than 104 levels F, a cough, a runny nostril, purple watery eyes much like pink eye, sensitivity to mild, and a purple rash that lasts as much as every week.
Peel Public well being stated those that plan to journey internationally to locations with excessive ranges of measles ought to guarantee they’re immunized and have up-to-date measles vaccinations.
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