York Region Public Health is looking into a measles outbreak in Vaughan and is warning the community that some individuals might have been exposed to the virus.
A person who is contagious visited Becker’s Convenience Store in Vaughan on Tuesday from 2:45 p. m. to 5:15 p. m, according to a news release from the health authority.
If you were at that location during that time, you may have been exposed to measles and should keep an eye out for symptoms until September 23, it says.
Those who might have been exposed are encouraged to:
Confirm if you’ve received two doses of the measles vaccine. Go to york. ca/measlesreporting to fill out a contact survey. If you’re pregnant, immunocompromised, or were with an infant under one year old, contact the health authority right away for potential preventative treatment.
Currently, four cases have been linked to this outbreak, said the health authority.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads easily through the air. Symptoms include high fever, cough, red rash and watery eyes.
The health authority advises everyone in the community to make sure they are fully vaccinated against measles and be alert for symptoms.
The risk of severe complications like encephalitis or brain inflammation and even death is higher for infants, pregnant women, and those who are immunocompromised.
“Immunizations are one of the safest ways to protect you, your children and your community from serious and potentially deadly vaccine-preventable diseases,” said the YRPH.
You can get measles vaccinations at these clinics on these dates:
September 4 at 9060 Jane Street, Vaughan. September 5 and 12 at 4262 Highway 7, Unionville. September 9 at 17150 Yonge Street, Newmarket. September 10 at 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill.
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