Peel Public Health say people in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga may have been exposed to a possible case of measles earlier this month.

In a news release issued out on Friday, Peel Public Health said officials are investigating a possible case of measles in a child who came to Brampton from a measles-endemic country just prior to becoming ill.

The release stated that the “members of the public may have been exposed to measles in a number of settings in Brampton and Mississauga during the period of Jan. 1-5, 2016.”

Peel Public Health says it is working to identify and follow up with anyone who visited the locations during the times listed, because they may be at risk:

Jan. 1, Emirates Airline Flight EK0605 from Karachi to Dubai to Toronto

Jan. 1, Toronto Pearson International Airport Terminal One, 3:25 to 7:25 p.m.

Jan. 3, Multi-Specialty Walk-In Clinic, 21 Queensway W., Mississauga, 8 to 11 p.m.

Jan. 5, Brampton Urgent Care Clinic, Springdale Square, Unit 8, 51 Mountainash Rd., Brampton, 8 to 10 p.m.

Jan. 5, Brampton Civic Hospital Emergency Department, 2100 Bovaird Dr. East, Brampton, 8:45 p.m. on Jan. 5 to 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 6.

Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread easily to those who are not immune or are vulnerable. Health officials want anyone who may have been in the above at-risk zones to monitor themselves for symptoms. These symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and white spots in the mouth that may appear five days after exposure.

The press release stated that “infants under one year of age, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems can get very ill with measles.”

For more information, contact Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700.

Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Read more about: