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Latest potential measles exposure sites in Stratford include grocery store, pharmacy and school fundraiser
Huron Perth Public Health has announced a new batch of potential measles exposure sites in Stratford and Mitchell.
The latest areas of concern include:
Foodland, 581 Downie Street in Stratford – June 3 from 7 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
Long & McQuade, 145 Erie Street in Stratford – June 3 from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart, 211 Ontario Street in Stratford – June 4 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
North Easthope Public School's Food Truck Night Playground Fundraiser, 4672 Road 108 in Stratford – June 5 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart, 211 Ontario Street in Stratford – June 5 from 5:55 p.m. until 8 p.m.
On Stage Dance Studio, 172 Ontario Street in Stratford – June 5 from 5:50 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.
Shell Station, 5878 Line 34 in Mitchell – June 6 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to the virus can go the Huron Perth Public Health's website to fill out a Measles Exposure Self-Assessment Tool to get some guidance on next steps.
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 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.
