York Region Public Health has issued a warning about potential measles exposure at a hospital in Vaughan on two separate days.
According to the public health agency, a confirmed case of measles occurred at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital on August 17 and August 21.
Individuals who were present in the hospital’s emergency waiting room between 8:40 p.m. and 10:40 p.m. on August 17, and from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on August 21, as well as in the emergency room ambulatory care from 9:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on August 17 and 11:10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on August 21, may have been exposed to the virus.
If you visited these locations, it is advised to verify that you have received two doses of the measles vaccine. Additionally, individuals are requested to visit York Public Health’s website to complete a follow-up survey to evaluate their potential risk.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.
Symptoms of measles typically appear between seven to 21 days after exposure and can include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and a red rash that manifests three to seven days after the initial symptoms.
Those who may have been exposed on August 17 should monitor their health for symptoms until September 7, while individuals present at the hospital on August 21 should monitor their health until September 11.
