Ottawa Public Health has been informed of a confirmed case of measles in Montreal, which involved brief travel to Ottawa during the contagious period. Individuals who have visited the following restaurant in Ottawa during the indicated time frame may have been exposed to the measles virus. Individuals who did not visit this location during this time period are not considered to have been exposed to measles.

September 22, 2019, 12:30 pm to 3:45 pm, The Grand Pizzeria and Bar, 74 George Street, Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health is advising all individuals who may have been exposed to the measles virus in the above location, date, and time to do the following;

Seek medical attention if they develop symptoms of measles. Signs and symptoms of measles typically develop seven to 21 days after exposure to an infected person. Individuals should call the health care facility prior to seeking medical attention to inform the health care facility that they have recently been exposed to measles.

After exposure to measles, immunization against measles in those who have not been previously immunized or who have not had measles is only effective in preventing measles if obtained within 72 hours after exposure. However, after an exposure, it can be helpful to know your immunization status by checking your immunization record or contacting your health care provider to ensure that you are immune to measles. For more information about measles and immunity please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Measles .

For additional information on measles and immunization, visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Measles or call the Ottawa Public Health Information Centre at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).

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