Peel Public Health (PPH) says a child who recently traveled abroad has been confirmed to have measles.
PPH said: In a news release issued TuesdayWe are investigating this incident and contacting any known contacts who may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease.
Local health authorities have also identified six locations in Mississauga where members of the public may have been infected:
February 1st: Wow…oh my! 3100 Dixie Road, Mississaugafrom 6pm to approximately 9:30pm
February 1st: Walmart;1500 Dundas Street E, Mississaugafrom approximately 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
February 3: Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Site; 100 Queensway W, MississaugaEmergency Department, from approximately 2 a.m. to approximately 7 a.m.
February 5th: 400 Dundas Medical, 400 Dundas St E #105a, MississaugaFrom around 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
February 6th and 7th: Trillium Health Partners Mississauga site; 100 Queensway W, Emergency Department, from approximately 7pm on February 6th to 11:30am on February 7th.
PPH says measles is easily transmitted to people who are unvaccinated and have never had measles before.
Symptoms begin to appear 7 to 21 days after infection. Symptoms may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, sensitivity to light, and a red rash that lasts 4 to 7 days.
PPH advises anyone who believes they may have been exposed to check their immunization records, monitor for symptoms and contact their health care provider.
“People planning international travel to destinations with high levels of measles incidence should take care to ensure they are vaccinated against measles,” PPH said, adding that all Ontarians should receive a publicly funded measles vaccine. He pointed out that people are eligible to receive two doses of the vaccine. Measles vaccine.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)As of January 27, there have been two cases of measles in the country in 2024, one of which was in Ontario. PHAC said the case involved a vaccinated adult who became infected while traveling abroad.
in 2023, 12 cases of measles have been confirmed in Canada. PHAC Level 1 Global Health Notice issued Regarding measles, travelers are reminded to practice health precautions at their destination.
PHAC said in a notification that measles outbreaks are occurring in all parts of the world.
“The COVID-19 pandemic may delay measles vaccination campaigns in many countries. This increases the risk of large-scale outbreaks occurring around the world,” the notice reads. It is written.
“Most measles outbreaks in Canada are caused by returnees who were infected overseas.”
In 2022, measles infection rates increased by 18% globally compared to the previous year, while measles deaths increased by 43% and major or devastating outbreaks were reported in 37 countries. According to recently published data Ratings from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With files from CTV News’ Charlie Buckley
