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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
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Possible measles exposure in Labour and Delivery ward of Brantford hospital
The Brantford General Hospital is seen on Nov. 18, 2024. (Colton Wiens/CTV News) Grand Erie Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at a hospital in Brantford. In a news release on Thursday, the health unit said anyone who was at Brantford General Hospital's Labour and Delivery Ward may have been exposed to the illness between 8:06 p.m. and 11:06 p.m. on May 26. Babies can contract measles from their mothers while in utero. On Thursday, Ontario's chief medical officer of health announced an unborn infant had contracted the disease before birth, was born prematurely and had died. Dr. Kieran Moore also said the child's mother had not been vaccinated against the illness. According to an epidemiological summary published by Public Health Ontario every Thursday, 273 cases of measles have been reported within the Grand Erie Public Health unit since Oct. 28, 2024. The number represents an increase of 25 cases since last week. What to know about measles Measles is a highly contagious virus. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent the illness from spreading to other patients.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
More potential measles exposure locations in Paris, Ont. and Brantford
The entrance to Brantford General Hospital is seen in a file photo. (CTV Kitchener) In addition to Thursday's potential exposure locations, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) alerted the communities of Brantford and Paris, Ont. to two new locations and one reoccurring location with a possible measles exposure. On Friday, GEPH added the following locations as areas of concern: Willett Urgent Care Centre, 238 Grand River Street North in Paris, Ont. - May 11 from 2:50 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thrive AbleLiving (The Willett), 238 Grand River Street North in Paris, Ont., - May 11 from 2:50 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Brantford General Hospital A Wing Tim Hortons, 200 Terrace Hill Street., Brantford - May 11 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. According to a report released by Public Health Ontario, Grand Erie Public Health reported 222 confirmed or probable cases of measles since Oct. 28, 2024. The latest data represents an increase of 21 cases since May 6. What to look out for with the measles virus Measles is highly contagious. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the illness is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent measles from spreading to other patients.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Grand Erie Public Health announces six new potential measles exposure sites
Grand Erie Public Health is warning residents they may have been exposed to measles at six locations in Brantford and Paris. In a news release on Wednesday, the health unit added the new areas of concern to their growing list: Reach Gymnastics Club at 111 Sherwood Drive, Brantford – May 1 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Triple Arts Academy at 625 Park Road North, Brantford – May 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. St. Pius X Parish at 9 Waverly Street, Brantford – May 4 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Reach Gymnastics Club at 160 Brantwood Park Road, Brantford – May 4 from 10:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Brantford General Hospital Emergency Room, 200 Terrace Hill Street, Branford – From May 8 at 9:20 p.m. until May 9 at 5:30 a.m. Willett Urgent Care Centre, 238 Grand River Street North, Paris – May 9 from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. What to watch for Measles is a highly contagious virus. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the illness is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent measles from spreading to other patients.
