Measles exposure confirmed in convenience store, clinic and emergency department in Mississauga

An adult with a confirmed case of measles might have exposed people in three locations in Mississauga, including a convenience store, medical clinic and hospital emergency department. 

Today, Peel Public Health said the individual was recently in the following locations:

• May 10 – Silver Creek Convenience (680 Silver Creek Blvd., Unit 4) between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.
• May 10 – Health Care Medical Clinic (680 Silver Creek Blvd., Unit 8) between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• May 10 and May 11 – ER at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital (100 Queensway West) between 9:17 a.m. on May 10 and 6:15 p.m. on May 11.

Public health says measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles. 

Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications. 

Anyone who was present at any of the above locations and was with an infant under 12 months of age, is pregnant or is immunocompromised is asked to call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 to discuss possible preventive treatment. 

Measles symptoms begin seven to 21 days after infection and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes (pink eye), sensitivity to light and a red rash lasting four to seven days. 

All Ontarians are eligible for one or two publicly funded doses of the MMR vaccine, with children eligible for their vaccine at one year of age (or earlier if recommended by a physician) and their second between the ages of four and six (or earlier, if recommended by a health care professional). Adults born after 1970 are advised to check their immunization records to see if they are eligible for a possible missed booster shot. 

Two shots provide the best protection. 

Even individuals who are up to date with the measles vaccine should watch for symptoms of measles.

Anyone experiencing symptoms should first contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 as soon as possible to discuss follow-up recommendations and not attend work or school. People concerned about symptoms should call their doctor before seeing them to inform them that they may have been in contact with someone who has measles.