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Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure at Scarborough Hospital, Clinic
Officials said people at three Scarborough health care sites may have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms until July 21.
- Toronto Public Health warned on Sunday of potential measles exposure at three Scarborough healthcare facilities following a travel-related case, including Scarborough Health Network General Hospital, Markington Family Care and Walk-in Clinic, and Kids Out-patient Clinic.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air or on surfaces for up to two hours when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks. TPH confirmed the current cases are linked to travel outside Canada.
- Exposure occurred at General Hospital's emergency room on June 28 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Markington Clinic on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Kids Out-patient Clinic on June 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Parents or guardians of infants under one year of age should "contact Toronto Public Health or 311 immediately" as they may be eligible for immunoglobulin treatment to help prevent infection, officials wrote in a statement shared Sunday.
- Anyone exposed should check vaccination records and monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, and rash until July 21. TPH advises calling ahead before visiting a clinic if symptomatic to prevent further spread.
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Measles exposure warning issued for 3 Scarborough clinics
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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic
TORONTO - Health officials in Toronto are warning the public they may have been exposed to measles if they visited a Scarborough hospital or walk-in clinic last week.
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