06-05-2025
Measles exposure at Guelph pharmacy
The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health building seen in this file photo. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener)
A new potential measles exposure site has been identified in Guelph.
In a news release on Tuesday, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health encouraged anyone who visited the Guelph Medical Place Pharmacy at 83 Dawson Road on May 1 between 1 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to monitor for symptoms.
Measles is considered to be highly contagious, and even brief exposure can be enough to contract the illness. The disease can be spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes.
Measles symptoms typically begin seven to 21 days after exposure and may include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat and a red blotchy rash.
Other complications can include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can lead to brain inflammation and death.
Anyone who suspects they may have measles is encouraged to stay home and avoid contact with others. If seeking medical treatment, call your health provider ahead of time so they can take steps to prevent the virus from spreading to others.
