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Measles Alert: Exposure at 3 Toronto Clinics
6 Jul
Summary
- Potential measles exposure occurred at three Toronto healthcare centers in late June.
- Individuals may have been exposed at Scarborough General ER, Kids Out-patient Clinic, and Markington Family Care.
- Infants under one and those born after 1970 are advised to check vaccination status.
Toronto Public Health has issued a warning regarding potential measles exposure at three healthcare centers during the last week of June. A travel-related case led to advisories for individuals who visited the Scarborough Health Network's general emergency room on Sunday, June 28th. Further exposures were identified at the Markington Family Care and Walk-in Clinic on Monday, June 29th, and the Kids Out-patient Clinic on Tuesday, June 30th.
Parents or guardians of children under one year old who may have been exposed are encouraged to reach out to Toronto Public Health immediately. They might be eligible for immunoglobulin treatment to help prevent infection. Measles is known for its high contagion rate, spreading through airborne particles and contaminated surfaces.
Individuals who believe they may have been exposed are advised to review their vaccination records and monitor for symptoms, which can include fever, cough, red eyes, and a rash, until July 21st. Those born in 1970 or later typically require two vaccine doses unless they have previously contracted the illness. Affected individuals visiting clinics or hospitals should wear a medical-grade mask and call ahead to prevent further spread. Toronto has recorded five travel-related measles cases this year.
