Possible measles exposure in Chatham-Kent

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The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is reporting a measles exposure in the municipality.

According to officials, a person with the viral disease may have exposed community members.

The person visited the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Emergency Department at 80 Grand Ave. west in Chatham, from Jan. 26 at 9 p.m. to Jan. 27 at 2:30 a.m., as well as on Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. to Jan. 30 at 5:30 a.m.

Those who were present during this timeframe and are not up-to date on their vaccinations are urged to call Chatham-Kent Public Health at 519-352-7270 ext. 5902.

Other actions to take if you were present at this location during those times are encouraged to confirm their immunization history to ensure they received two doses of the measles-containing vaccine.

People are also encouraged to watch for symptoms of measles for up to 21 days after exposure, even if you’re up to date on your vaccination.

Those who were present with an infant under 12 months of age, are pregnant, are immunocompromised, or have not been vaccinated against measles, are advised to immediately call Chatham-Kent Public Health.

Signs and symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny noise, red and watery eyes, and a rash.

— Meagan Delaurier/AM800 News