Huron Perth Public Health confirms case of measles

Southwest Public Health and Huron Perth Public Health are reporting new measles exposures in Elgin, Oxford, and Huron-Perth.

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting a case of measles in a Huron Perth resident, the first lab-confirmed case in the area.

“There has been an ongoing measles outbreak in southwestern Ontario, and we have been closely monitoring the situation,” said Physician Consultant at HPPH Dr. Lauren Hayward. “Now is a good time to review information about measles and measles vaccination if you haven’t already.”

According to HPPH, they have completed case and contact tracing and will not be providing any additional public details about the case.