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6 days ago
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Manitoba warns of measles exposure in Portage la Prairie restaurant
Manitoba health officials are warning people might have been exposed to measles at a restaurant in Portage la Prairie last weekend. Anyone who was at Tornado's Restaurant and Lounge, located at 1107 Saskatchewan Ave. W. in the southern Manitoba city, on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. is asked to monitor for measles symptoms until Aug. 11, the province said in a Friday notice. The province is also asking those who were in the restaurant during that time on Sunday to check for their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccines. Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes, Manitoba Health says. Small white spots can also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat. The highly infectious disease spreads through droplets formed in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Even a few minutes in the same space as a sick person poses infection risks, as the virus can linger on surfaces for two hours after an infected person leaves. The province says immunization is the only way to protect people from contracting measles. A two-dose vaccine program for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) is routinely provided for kids at least one year old and again at age four to six in Manitoba. If a child is exposed to measles, the province said a second dose can be given earlier. As of July 19 — the most recent data available from Manitoba Health — there have been 158 confirmed measles cases in the province this year. A list with detailed information on the locations, times and days where the public might have been exposed to measles is available on the province's website.
CBC
6 days ago
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- CBC
Manitoba warns of measles exposure in Portage la Prairie restaurant
Manitoba health officials are warning people might have been exposed to measles at a restaurant in Portage la Prairie last weekend. Anyone who was at Tornado's Restaurant and Lounge, located at 1107 Saskatchewan Ave. W. in the southern Manitoba city, on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. is asked to monitor for measles symptoms until Aug. 11, the province said in a Friday notice. The province is also asking those who were in the restaurant during that time on Sunday to check for their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccines. Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes, Manitoba Health says. Small white spots can also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat. The highly infectious disease spreads through droplets formed in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Even a few minutes in the same space as a sick person poses infection risks, as the virus can linger on surfaces for two hours after an infected person leaves. The province says immunization is the only way to protect people from contracting measles. A two-dose vaccine program for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) is routinely provided for kids at least one year old and again at age four to six in Manitoba. If a child is exposed to measles, the province said a second dose can be given earlier. As of July 19 — the — there have been 158 confirmed measles cases in the province this year.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The number of measles cases in Manitoba this year has risen to 158, raising concern
Manitoba confirmed 12 more measles cases in its weekly update posted online Wednesday, with the total number of confirmed cases now up to 158 from 146 the previous week. Those numbers are up-to-date as of July 19, the province said. Manitoba also reported an additional probable case of the illness in its most recent update, in addition to eight other probable cases earlier this year — four in April and four in June. The number of cases spiked in May, with 72 reported that month. So far in July, the province has recorded 39 confirmed cases and one probable case. A provincial spokesperson said last week there had been seven measles cases in Manitoba that required hospitalization this year as of July 5. One person required admission to the intensive care unit, the spokesperson said in an email on July 17. Winnipeg epidemiologist Cynthia Carr said the latest numbers are "a growing concern." "We're certainly not seeing any kind of a decline that would make us comfortable," Carr said, noting how contagious the virus is to anyone not protected by vaccination or previous exposure. Dr. Santina Lee, a medical officer of health with Manitoba Health, said the number of reported cases is likely lower than the actual number of infections. WATCH | Family doctor says measles outbreaks in Canada are entirely preventable: "That's not something unique to Manitoba. We are hearing a similar situation in other provinces across Canada," Lee said. Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998, but imported cases have resulted in outbreaks that started in New Brunswick in October. As of July 12, there have been a total of 3,977 measles cases — 3,665 confirmed and 312 probable — across 10 jurisdictions in Canada this year, according to the latest data from Health Canada. The highly infectious disease spreads through droplets formed in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Even a few minutes in the same space as a sick person poses infection risks, as the virus can linger on surfaces for two hours after an infected person leaves. Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes, Manitoba Health said. Small white spots can also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat. LISTEN | People need to be vigilant about the measles outbreak: Dr. Lee said common complications from measles include breathing difficulties and, while more rare, brain swelling. Complications can also include ear infections and have an impact on vision and hearing. The people most at-risk are kids under the age of five, pregnant women and the immunocompromised. Epidemiologist Carr said she's seen similar complications firsthand — as a child, she experienced brain swelling when she developed meningitis. "I lost a significant portion of my hearing," Carr said. "It can lead to things from which you cannot recover." Measles screening Earlier this week, a spokesperson for Shared Health said active measles screening started this month at Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), ambulatory care clinics and Women's Hospital to minimize the risk of an outbreak. The screenings, which are done in separate areas or through an intercom, were implemented to ensure patients and families stay safe as measles cases spread, the spokesperson said in a July 21 email. Screening includes questions about possible symptoms and if the visitors have a rash. Patients with appointments at the ambulatory care clinic who have the measles or have been exposed to the virus and feel sick should call the clinic about their appointment before going, the spokesperson said. And if someone gets to a facility while showing symptoms of the measles, screening staff will consult with infectious disease physicians and infection control professionals to determine the appropriate next steps, the statement said. Immunization Immunization is the only way to protect people from contracting measles, the province said. A two-dose measles vaccine program for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) is routinely provided for kids who are at least one year old, with the second dose given between the ages of four to six in Manitoba. If a child is exposed to measles, the province said a second dose can be given earlier. Manitoba has expanded eligibility for vaccines to infants as young as six months old living in the Southern Health region and the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority area. The province also extended vaccine eligibility to start at six months for children who were evacuated from their communities because of wildfires and who may be staying in southern Manitoba, where there have been measles outbreaks. Epidemiologist Carr urged people to get vaccinated against the measles — and said the more it spreads, the more dangerous it can get. "The more we give that virus more bodies to thrive in, the more that virus will have the opportunity to change," she said. "And then ... we could be in trouble."
CBC
16-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
16 more measles cases confirmed in Manitoba, bringing total to 146
Social Sharing Manitoba has seen 16 more confirmed cases of measles, the province says in its latest update. According to the province's most recent data, updated Wednesday, there were 16 new confirmed cases between July 5 and 12, bringing the total number of confirmed measles infections to 146 so far this year. There have also been eight probable cases — four in April and four in June. The number of cases spiked in May, with 72 reported. A total of 28 confirmed cases were reported in June, and there have been nearly as many — 27 — reported so far this month. Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998, but imported cases have resulted in outbreaks that started in New Brunswick in October. From Dec. 29 to July 5, there had been 3,822 reported measles cases in Canada, according to the latest data from Health Canada (3,517 confirmed and 305 probable). The highly infectious disease spreads through droplets formed in the air when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. Even a few minutes in the same space as a sick person poses infection risks, as the virus can linger on surfaces for two hours after an infected person leaves. Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes, Manitoba Health says. Small white spots can also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat. Immunization is the only way to protect people from contracting measles, the province says. A two-dose measles vaccine program for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) is routinely provided for kids at least one year old and again at age four to six in Manitoba. If a child is exposed to measles, the province said a second dose can be given earlier. Manitoba has expanded eligibility for vaccines to infants as young as six months old living in the Southern Health region and the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority area. The province also extended vaccine eligibility to start at six months for children who were evacuated from their communities because of wildfires and who may be staying in southern Manitoba, where there have been measles outbreaks.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Manitoba Health warns of possible measles exposure at Winkler clinic last week
Members of the public who were at the Winkler Medical Clinic in Winkler, Man., last Wednesday may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba Health warned on Monday. Anyone who was at the 1st Street clinic on July 2 between 12:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. should monitor their symptoms until July 24, health officials said in a Monday news release. There have been 116 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the most recent data from the province available on Monday. Eight probable cases were also reported since the start of 2025. Measles is a highly infectious disease that spreads through air droplets formed when a person coughs, sneezes or talks. It typically takes between one to three weeks after exposure for symptoms to appear. Infected people may develop a red rash, fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes. If you experience any of these symptoms, health officials suggest you isolate yourself at home. A full list of possible measles exposure sites across Manitoba is available on the province's website.
