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Measles Alert: Airport & Hospital Exposure
12 Oct
Summary
- A contagious child visited Montreal airport and a hospital.
- Health officials advise unvaccinated individuals to monitor symptoms.
- Incubation period for measles can be up to 21 days after exposure.
A new case of measles was reported in Quebec involving a child who was contagious during a visit to the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and a hospital. The child was in the international arrivals area, customs, and baggage claim on Friday, and later visited the emergency room at Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre on Saturday.
Public health is advising anyone who was present in these airport areas and is not vaccinated against measles to monitor for symptoms, which can appear between 5 and 21 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, and sensitivity to light.
Individuals experiencing measles symptoms are urged to call Info-Santé 811 before seeking medical attention. This marks the first measles case reported in Quebec since September 20 in Valleyfield.
