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Residents could have been exposed to measles at these northern Ont. locations
Algoma Public Health has released the places and times where residents could have been exposed to the measles.
Algoma Public Health has released the places and times where residents could have been exposed to the measles.
'Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through the air, especially indoors or in other enclosed spaces,' the health unit said in a news release Friday.
'APH is conducting a detailed investigation and taking all necessary measures to prevent further spread of the virus.'
The possible exposure to the virus took place June 6 at the Algoma Produce Auction on Government Road in Desbarats from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; June 7 at Weber Family Farm on Highway 17 East in Bruce Mines, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and at the same location in Bruce Mines on June 9 between 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Check your status
If you may have been exposed, Public Health advises you to first check your immunization status.
'People born before 1970 are considered immune to measles,' the news release said.
Additionally, those born in 1970 or later who have had two doses of the MMR vaccine are also considered immune to measles.'
If you have been exposed and are not immune, contact your health-care provider or contact the health unit online or call 705-759-5404.
For questions about measles immunization, call Algoma Public Health at 705-759-5409.
Anyone who may have been exposed should watch for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure. Early signs include a runny nose, red, watery eyes, cough and fever. Within three to five days, a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads
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