The Middlesex-London Health Unit is alerting the community that two additional cases of measles have been confirmed in the region. With each case there are several instances where the individual was infectious while out in the community. If you were at the any of the following locations at the identified times, please follow the instructions:
Location, Date and Time:
- Fanshawe College, Campus 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd March 14 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tiger Jack’s 842 Wharncliffe Rd S, London March 14 from 3:20 pm – 6:30 pm
- Jack’s 539 Richmond Street, London March 14 from 9:30 pm – March 15 at 4:10 am
- Burrito Boyz, 206 Central Ave, London March 15 from 2:15 am - 4:30 am
- Binge Bins 3198 Wonderland Rd S, London March 16 from 9:45 am – 4:00 pm
If exposed, the following individuals should call the MLHU at 519-663-5317 to discuss options for post-exposure measures for the measles virus:
- Individuals who are immunocompromised
- Individuals who are pregnant and not fully vaccinated for measles
- Infants under the age of 1 year
All individuals exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days. Symptoms may include:
- Fever, cough and runny nose
- Red and irritated eyes
- Small white, grey or blue spots in the mouth
- Red, blotchy rash (which is the last symptom to appear).
Anyone who thinks they have measles should isolate at home to avoid spreading the virus to others. If medical care is required, they are asked to call ahead so that their health care provider can put precautions in place prior to their arrival. Measles is very contagious and spreads through droplets in the air. One infected person can easily and unknowingly spread the virus to an entire room of people.
In general, those born before 1970 are considered immune against measles. Those born in or after 1970 should check their immunization records to make sure that they and their family members are up-to-date with two doses of measles vaccination (listed as MMR or MMRV in most records).
Two doses are recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. Those who believe they are unvaccinated or under vaccinated should speak to their health care provider or a walk-in clinic about getting their immunizations up-to-date.