Southwestern Public Health reporting three new measles exposures

Southwestern Public Health reporting three new measles exposures in healthcare settings.

The potential exposure(s) occurred at the following location(s) and timeframe(s):  

St Thomas Walk-In Clinic 230 First Ave #105 St Thomas Ontario:  

• February 7, 2025, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM  

• February 9, 2025 , 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM 

Aylmer LifeLabs 424 Talbot St W Aylmer Ontario:

• February 10, 2025, 10:30 AM to 2:15 PM

If you were present at these locations during these timeframes, were born in 1970 or later, and are not up-to-date with your vaccinations, please call public health at 1-800-922-0096 ext. 1232. This includes those who were only present briefly as measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to 2 hours. 

Find out what actions to take if you were exposed to measles at www.swpublichealth.ca/measles. There you will also find a list of all known recent measles exposure locations and timelines, vaccination guidance, and a Measles Exposure Risk Assessment tool to understand if you are at-risk from a measles exposure. 

Measles is a reportable disease of public health significance that can result in complications such as diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Rarely, measles can cause brain infections and death.  

About Southwestern Public Health 
Southwestern Public Health works with its partners to ensure the health of the whole community. Our programs respond to public health emergencies; promote healthy lifestyles; help prevent injuries, illness, and disease in the community; and promote positive change and social conditions that improve health. Southwestern Public Health delivers mandated programs under the Ontario Public Health Standards and is regulated by the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act. The health unit maintains primary locations in Woodstock and St. Thomas. For more information, visit www.swpublichealth.ca. 

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