Traveller with measles prompts exposure warning at Toronto Pearson Airport

Following a confirmed case of measles in Scarborough last week, Niagara Region Public Health has announced a traveller with another confirmed case may have lead to exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport.

According to Niagara Region Public Health, it is currently investigating a confirmed case of measles in an adult who acquired their infection while travelling outside Canada.

It is warning any person who visited the following public locations are being asked to watch for signs and symptoms and to ensure their vaccination is up to date as they may have been exposed to measles.

See also

• Health officials warn of measles exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport
• Toronto Public Health warn of measles exposure in Scarborough
• Anti-vaxxers one of 10 biggest global health threats: World Health Organization

Airline exposure locations on Feb. 22, 2019:
Departing Flight, Siem Reap, Cambodia on Cathay Pacific Flight #5249 at 11:20 am.
Arriving Flight, Hong Kong, China, Cathay Pacific #5249 at 3 pm.
Departing Flight, Hong Kong, China, Air Canada #16 at 4:30 pm.
Arriving Flight, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, Air Canada #16 at 6:20 pm.
Toronto Pearson International Airport 6:20 – 9:30 pm.

Exposure location on Feb. 27, 2019 between the hours of 3 pm – midnight:
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 169 Main Street E., Grimsby, Emergency Room and X-Ray Unit (first floor)

Niagara Region Public Health is investigating a laboratory confirmed case of measles in an adult in #Niagara who acquired their infection while travelling outside Canada.

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— NRPublicHealth (@NRPublicHealth) March 9, 2019

If you think you may have measles and need to see a doctor, you must call ahead to the doctor’s office, walk-in clinic, or emergency department. This will allow health care staff to manage your care appropriately, according to the health agency.

Measles starts with cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and fever. After about four days a rash begins on the face and moves down the body. There may be white spots inside the mouth.