Measles outbreak and community exposure declared in Vaughan: health agency | CBC News

"York Region Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak in Vaughan and is warning the public that some people may have been exposed to the virus. A contagious person was at Becker's Convenience Store in Vaughan on Tuesday between 2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m, the health authority said in a news release. Anyone at the location during that time may have been exposed to measles and should watch for symptoms until Sept. 23, it says."

"Anyone who might have been exposed is advised to: Confirm if you have two doses of measles vaccine. Visit york.ca/measlesreporting to complete a contact survey. If you are pregnant, immunocompromised or were with an infant under a year of age, call the healthy authority immediately for possible preventative treatment. So far, four cases have been tied to the 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 is advising the broader community to ensure they are fully vaccinated against the measles virus and to be mindful of symptoms. It says infants, pregnant and immunocompromised people are at increased risk of severe complications, including encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain and death."

York Region Public Health is investigating a measles outbreak in Vaughan after a contagious person visited Becker's Convenience Store on Tuesday between 2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. People at that location then may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms until Sept. 23. Individuals should confirm two doses of measles vaccine, complete a contact survey at york.ca/measlesreporting, and call the health authority immediately if pregnant, immunocompromised, or with an infant for possible preventative treatment. Four cases are linked to the outbreak. Measles causes high fever, cough, rash and watery eyes. Infants, pregnant and immunocompromised people face higher risk of severe complications including encephalitis and death. Vaccination clinics are available in Vaughan, Unionville, Newmarket and Richmond Hill.

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