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Measles

Public Health Alerts

Public Health Alert – Exposure to Measles

Situation A traveler at Toronto Pearson Airport on March 2, 2025, was infected with measles. Anyone at Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 1, between 4:50 PM and 7:40 PM EST was exposed to measles. Those exposed could be incubating for 21 days after exposure. At least one local school sports trip Read more…

By Amanda Dool, 4 months13 March 2025 ago
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Public Health Alert – Measles Situation Update

Situation Measles cases in Ontario have increased greatly in recent months. International travel has resulted in multiple pockets of localized transmission in Southern Ontario and throughout Canada, including recent epi-linked cases in Southern Manitoba. This spread is primarily occurring in those unimmunized or partially immunized, but due to the high Read more…

By Chris Flint, 5 months10 February 2025 ago
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