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Measles Alert Issued for Kingston Exposure
24 Feb
Summary
- Measles exposure possible at three Kingston locations this month.
- Individuals should monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, and rash.
- Federal data shows 239 confirmed measles cases across Canada.
Southeast Public Health has issued a warning regarding potential measles exposure in Kingston, Ontario. Three specific locations in the city were identified as sites where individuals may have come into contact with the highly contagious viral infection earlier this month. Residents who visited these locations during the specified times are advised to check their measles immunity status.
They should also be vigilant for common measles symptoms, which include fever, cough, runny nose, irritated eyes, and a red, blotchy rash. These symptoms typically manifest within 21 days of exposure. As of February 14, federal data indicates 239 confirmed measles cases across Canada this year, with most concentrated in Manitoba and only one reported in Ontario.
