Possible measles exposure in Brampton and Mississauga, Health officials warn

A warning from Peel Public Health about possible exposure to measles in Brampton and Mississauga.

In a release issued Friday evening, health officials said they were investigating a possible case of measles in a Brampton child.

According to the release, members of the public may have been exposed to the virus “in a number of settings in Brampton and Mississauga” from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5.

“The (child) arrived in Canada from a measles-endemic country just prior to becoming ill,” the release said.

Exposure may have occurred at the following locations during the times listed:

Jan. 1 – Emirates Airline Flight EK0605 from Karachi to Dubai to Toronto
Jan. 1 – Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal One: 3:25 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
Jan. 3 – Multi-Specialty Walk In Clinic, 21 Queensway West, Mississauga: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Jan. 5 – Brampton Urgent Care Clinic, Springdale Square, Unit 8, 51 Mountainash Rd., Brampton: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jan. 5 – Brampton Civic Hospital Emergency Department, 2100 Bovaird Dr. E., Brampton, 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 5 to 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 6.

Anyone who was in these locations during the mentioned times is urged by health officials to monitor themselves for symptoms.

Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread easily to those who are not immune or are vulnerable. Health officials want anyone who may have been in the above at-risk zones to monitor themselves for symptoms. These symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and white spots in the mouth that may appear five days after exposure.

“Anyone who shows symptoms should call their healthcare provider immediately and tell them they have been exposed to measles and feel unwell,” the release encourages.

“Do not go to any medical facility without telling them before the appointment that you have been in contact with someone who has measles.”

People are also being advised to check their immunization records.

Agencies/Canadajournal