A case of a Niagara adult who contracted measles while travelling overseas has been confirmed by the region's public health health department.

Niagara Public Health said in a media release that the case has been laboratory confirmed, and issued a list of potential exposures sites the adult has visited recently. An 8�-hour visit to the emergency room at Welland hospital which began 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, and went until 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning was among those sites.

The health department is advising anyone who visited the locations the adult visited to watch for signs and symptoms of measles and to ensure their vaccinations are up to date, as they may have been exposed.

The adult with measles flew for home from Manila, in the Philippines, on April 28. The flight left Manila at 4:55 p.m., and arrived in Toronto at Pearson International Airport's Terminal 3 that evening. The person was at the airport in Toronto between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on April 28, said the public health media release.

Welland hospital is collaborating with the health department to ensure anyone who may have been exposed there is identified and contacted directly as a precautionary measure, said the release.

If anyone thinks he or she may have measles and needs to see a doctor, public health says to call ahead to the doctor's office, walk-in clinic or emergency department. This will allow health-care staff to manage care appropriately and avoid exposing others.

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.

Measles easily spreads from person to person. For more information about measles or to find a public health clinic, please visit niagararegion.ca/health.

All persons born after 1970 are recommended to have two doses of measles vaccine. Everyone is encouraged to double check their vaccination records and seek vaccine if not already vaccinated.

Possible exposure sites

Airline exposure locations on April 28

Departing direct flight, Philippine Airlines in Manila Philippines, Flight No. PR118 at 4:55 p.m.

Arriving flight, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 3 between the hours of 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Exposure location on May 1

Eastern Chinese Restaurant, 1 Stone Mason Dr., Markham between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Exposure location on May 2

Petro-Canada Convenience Store, 9249 Ninth Line, Markham between the hours of 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Exposure location on May 3

?Welland hospital, 65 Third St., emergency room between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3:30 a.m.

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