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Measles Alert: New Exposure Sites in Morden
3 Jan
Summary
- Two new measles exposure sites identified in Morden, Manitoba.
- Public urged to monitor symptoms until January 11.
- Nearly all confirmed measles cases unvaccinated.
Health officials are alerting the public to two recent measles exposure sites in Morden, Manitoba. Those who were at the Access Event Centre or the Seventh Day Adventist church on December 20, 2025, between specific hours, are advised to watch for symptoms until January 11, 2026.
Checking immunization records for the measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV) is strongly recommended for anyone potentially exposed. Provincial health statistics, updated as of December 27, 2025, show 339 confirmed and probable measles cases since February of the previous year.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne illness. Of the total cases, 297 were in individuals who had not received any measles vaccine doses, underscoring the vaccine's critical role in preventing outbreaks.
