Possible Measles Exposures in the Middlesex-London Region
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is alerting the community to the possibility of measles exposures at the following dates, time and locations:
| Date | Time | Location |
| March 14 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Fanshawe College Main Campus, London |
| March 14 | 3:20 pm – 6:30 pm | Tiger Jack’s 842 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London |
| March 14 – March 15 | 9:30 pm – 4:10 am | Jack’s 539 Richmond St., London |
| March 15 | 2:15 am – 4:30 am | Burrito Boyz 206 Central Ave, London |
| March 15 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
St. Michael's Parish |
| March 16 | 9:45 am – 4:00 pm | Binge Bins 2198 Wonderland Rd. S., London |
| March 16 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Argyle Mall Walmart 330 Clarke Rd, London |
| March 16 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Carter's OshKosh 1925 Dundas St Suite C2A, London |
| March 20 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Costco 693 Wonderland Road North, London |
| March 20 | 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm |
Walmart 1280 Fanshawe Park Road West, London |
| March 21 | 6:05 am - 8:20 am |
VIA Rail London |
| March 21 | 6:20 am - 10:50 am |
VIA Rail London Train 82 from London to Toronto |
| March 21 | 4:10 pm - 8:30 pm | VIA Rail London
Train 83 from Toronto to London |
| March 21 | 7:45 pm - 9:55 pm |
Tim Hortons 1322 Commissioners Road West, London |
| March 22 | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
CF Masonville Place 1680 Richmond Street, London |
| March 22 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | St. Michael's Parish 511 Cheapside Street, London |
| March 23 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
St Joseph’s Hospital Urgent Care Centre (UCC) 268 Grosvenor St, London |
| March 23 | 1:19 pm - 3:46 pm |
LHSC Victoria Hospital Adult Emergency Department 800 Commissioners Rd E, London |
Anyone who is:
- Pregnant AND unvaccinated
- Immunocompromised
- Under the age of 1
Is most at risk of serious illness due to a measles exposure.
If you are in one of these three groups, and it has been 6 days or less since the possible exposure date, please call us at 519-663-5317.
You should monitor yourself for signs and symptoms of measles for up to 21 days from the day of exposure. These 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 stay at home to avoid spreading the virus to others. If medical care is required, please call ahead so that your health care provider can prepare for your arrival. Measles is very contagious and spreads through droplets in the air. One infected person can easily 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.
For more information about measles, click here.