No Images? Click here MEDICAL ADVISORY: Confirmed Case of Measles in Niagara, March 8, 2019Issued by: Gayane Hovhannisyan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC, Acting Associate Medical Officer of Health BackgroundNiagara Region Public Health & Emergency Services is investigating a laboratory confirmed case of measles in an adult who acquired their infection while travelling outside Canada. Airline exposure locations on Feb. 22, 2019:
Exposure location on Feb. 27, 2019 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. – midnight:
Individuals who may have been to the above mentioned locations are being asked to watch for signs and symptoms and to ensure their vaccinations are up to date. Measles vaccination within 72 hours of exposure may provide some protection after exposure to measles, however in this particular case, that time window has passed. Therefore, we are recommending that you defer the vaccination for one month. Measles Vaccination Recommendations:
Two doses of measles vaccine is recommended for:
Adults born before 1970 are generally considered immune. Infection Prevention and Control Practices
Reporting Please report all suspect and confirmed cases to Niagara Region Public Health & Emergency Services, Infectious Disease program immediately at 1-888-505-6074 or 905-688-8248 ext. 7330, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., after hours 905-984-3690. |