New measles exposure site announced in Manitoba
In a news release on Monday, the Manitoba government announced a measles exposure at the Winkler Medical Clinic on July 2 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Those who were at the clinic at this date and time should monitor for symptoms until July 24.
Symptoms of measles usually show up seven to 21 days after exposure and initially include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability, red eyes, and small white spots on the inside of the mouth or throat. Several days of the first symptoms appear, a red blotchy rash develops on the face and moves down the body.
Public health asks anyone who was at this clinic during the time of exposure to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date on the measles vaccine. It also recommends that if you were exposed to the measles, born in 1970 or later, and have never gotten a measles vaccine or infection, then you should get immunized, watch for symptoms and try to reduce exposure to other people.
Those who should not get the measles vaccine include infants under the age of six months, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
The latest provincial update shows there's been 116 confirmed cases of measles in Manitoba so far this year.
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