13-05-2025
Person with measles flew into Montreal from Istanbul, health authority warns
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A person with measles was aboard a Montreal-bound flight from Istanbul last week, Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services warned on Tuesday.
The flight in question was Turkish airlines flight TK35, which arrived at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on May 7 at 5:37 p.m., according to a press release from the health ministry.
All people on the flight and in the arrivals, customs and baggage areas of Trudeau airport between 5:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. that day may have been exposed to the virus.
Anyone exposed to the disease who was travelling with an infant under the age of one, has a weakened immune system, is pregnant, or is not properly vaccinated against measles should immediately call Info-Santé 811 for assistance.
In light of the current measles outbreak in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada, the health ministry urges people to stay up to date on their measles vaccines.
Appointments for measles vaccines across Quebec can be made on the Clic Santé website or by calling 1-877-644-4545.
