People who travelled through the Region of Waterloo International Airport last weekend may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Region of Waterloo Public Health said two cases of measles have been reported among travellers who had been on a flight from Mexico to Waterloo Region. Anyone who was on the flight or who was at the airport may have been exposed to the highly contagious illness.
The flight involved was Flair Airlines flight F82431 from Puerto Vallarta on March 29. Anyone who was at the airport between 8:20 p.m. on March 29 and 1 a.m. on March 30 is urged to monitor for symptoms.
Measles symptoms
Measles symptoms can develop seven to 21 days after exposure.
They include a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, small white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat and a red, blotchy rash.
Someone with measles is considered to be contagious four days before a rash starts and up until four days after the rash appears.
Health experts are urging anyone who believes they may have measles to call ahead before seeking in-person assessment. Doing so allows health practitioners to put containment protocols in place to protect all patients.
