The health unit wants to check in with people who visited four locations in Kawartha Lakes between May 28 and 31, following confirmation of a first positive measles case in the region.
Spokesperson Ashley Beaulac said, in a June 5 media release, the case involves a fully vaccinated adult who had close contact with someone from outside the region who has the virus.
Measles is spread through coughing and sneezing, with the virus able to live in the air for up to two hours. Symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, drowsiness, red and watery eyes, and white spots inside the mouth and throat begin seven to 21 days after infection.
The health unit is warning anyone who visited Dunsford District Elementary School May 28 and 29 between 3 and 8 p.m., Lindsay Dollarama May 30 between 3 and 5:05 p.m., the Lindsay Square Mall May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Hair Tones Salon in Lindsay May 31 from 1 to 3:45 p.m. that they may have been exposed.
Beaulac said that while people usually recover without treatment, the virus can be severe for those who are immunocompromised, including infants, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Possible complications include middle ear infections, pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and death.
If you think you may have been exposed contact the health unit at 1-866-888-4577 ext. 4050 or email info@hkpr.on.ca A measles bulletin board is available on the website at hkpr.on.ca
