An advisory from the office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, of a confirmed case of measles.
Dr. Jennifer Russell says it is believed an individual worked in the Greater Moncton area between September 19th and 20th before travelling to Montreal, where they were diagnosed.
During their time in Moncton, they may have exposed others in places including the Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport and the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Dieppe.
Individuals were potentially exposed to the measles if they:
- were at the hotel between 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 and 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 20;
- were at the airport, departures area, on Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; or
- were on Air Canada Flight 8903 from Moncton to Montreal on Sept. 20, which departed at 11:15 a.m.
Those exposed may have already developed symptoms or may see them between now and October 11th.
Early symptoms of the measles include fever, cough, red eyes, or tiny white spots in the mouth.
Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
If you were at any of these locations, and you have symptoms consistent with measles, you should stay home and avoid all contact with those who have not been immunized.
Be sure to call your doctor before visiting a clinic or hospital to ensure precautions are in place to protect other patients.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications.
Health officials are urging everyone to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
If you are unsure of your vaccination status, or that of their children, you should discuss this with their health-care provider.
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