Measles exposure warning issued for three Scarborough health facilities

Toronto Public Health has issued a measles exposure warning after confirming a travel-related case of the highly contagious virus.

Potential exposures occurred at three locations: Scarborough Health Network General Hospital's emergency department (Sunday, June 28, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.); Markington Family Care and Walk-in Clinic (Monday, June 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.); and Scarborough Health Network General Hospital Kids Outpatient Clinic (Tuesday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Parents and guardians of exposed infants should contact Toronto Public Health or call 311 immediately, as infants may be eligible for immunoglobulin treatment to help prevent infection. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, a red rash beginning on the face and spreading down the body, and small blue-white spots (Koplik spots) inside the mouth. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms until July 21. If symptoms develop, contact a healthcare provider before seeking in-person care to prevent further spread.