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CTV News
11 hours ago
- Health
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Pace of new measles infections slows in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
The number of new reported measles infections has dropped in Waterloo Region and neighbouring municipalities this week. According to a report from Public Health Ontario, no new cases were identified with the Region of Waterloo Public Health area. According to the Region of Waterloo's website, there are also no current potential public exposure locations. Meanwhile, only one new case was reported within Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health's jurisdiction. Southwestern Public Health and Grand Erie Public Health have reported the highest number of cases since the outbreak began in southwestern Ontario in October 2024. This week, Public Health Ontario is reporting one new case from Southwestern Public Health and three new cases from Grand Erie Public Health. Although the latest data is a positive sign, health experts still urge everyone to get a vaccine to protect them from measles, which is a highly contagious illness that can have serious consequences, including brain swelling and death. 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 measles 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 the illness from spreading to other patients.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
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.
