The New Brunswick Office of the Chief Medical Officer is warning about case of measles in the Moncton area in connection with a person who recently travelled internationally.
According to a news release from the province, health officials are warning of possible exposures in:
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from 11:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. on July 20
- Air Canada Flight 1550 Montreal to Fredericton on July 20
- Fredericton International Airport arrivals from 2:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 20
- Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital emergency department in Ste.-Anne-de-Kent, N.B., from 5:30 p.m. on July 22 to 2:30 a.m. on July 23.
In an update on Saturday, health officials also warned of an additional exposure at the Jean Coutu Pharmacy in Saint-Louis-de-Kent on July 21 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Anyone who was possibly exposed is advised to check their immunization records or contact their health-care provider about their immunization status. It's also advised that anyone who was potentially exposed should self-monitor for syntoms for up to 21 days from the date they were potentially exposed.
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,” said Dr. Rita Gad, regional medical officer of health, in the release. “If you or someone you know was in those locations at those times, it is important to self-monitor for symptoms of measles.”
The release says early symptoms of measles may include:
- fever
- cough
- runny nose
- sore and/or red eyes
- tiny white spots in the mouth
A red blotchy rash will appear on the face within three-to-seven days.
“If these symptoms are present, it is important that you self-isolate and contact Telecare 811 by telephone,” said Gad. “Do not go to go a clinic, physician’s office or emergency room. You must contact Telecare 811 so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others.”
