Send this page to someone via email TORONTO – Health authorities say they are investigating a travel-related laboratory-confirmed case of measles in York Region. York Region Public Health has identified three places where people may have been exposed to the disease. It says anyone who visited the emergency department of the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket last Sunday or Monday, the Fountain Medical and Wellness Centre Family Practice and Walk-In Clinic in Richmond Hill on Apr. 10, 11 or 12, or Nando’s Restaurant in Richmond Hill on Apr. 10 may be at risk and should consult a doctor. READ MORE: Measles cases up 300% worldwide in the first quarter of 2019, WHO reports Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 18 days after contact with an infected individual and may begin with a cough, runny nose, fever, red watery eyes and small spots with a white centre inside the mouth. Story continues below advertisement A red, blotchy rash appears on the third to the seventh day.<doc-sep>Article content Health authorities say they are investigating a travel-related laboratory-confirmed case of measles in York Region York Region Public Health has identified three places where people may have been exposed to the disease. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Measles case confirmed in York Region Back to video It says anyone who visited the emergency department of the Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket last Sunday or Monday, the Doctor’s Office Walk-in Clinic in Richmond Hill on April 10, 11 or 12, or Nando’s Restaurant in Richmond Hill on April 10 may be at risk and should consult a doctor. Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 18 days after contact with an infected individual and may begin with a cough, runny nose, fever, red watery eyes and small spots with a white centre inside the mouth. A red, blotchy rash appears on the third to the seventh day.<doc-sep>York Region Public Health says it has confirmed a travel-related case of the measles. Officials identified three places where people may have been exposed to the disease. Officials say anyone who was at Southlake Regional Health Centre’s emergency department in Newmarket April 14-15 should check to see if their vaccinations are up to date. People may also have been exposed if they attended Fountain Medical and Wellness Centre (including Rexall Pharmacy and waiting areas for Advanced Cardiology, Altima Wellness Centre and The Interventional Pain Specialists Clinic) in Richmond Hill April 10 and 12. Patrons of Nando’s restaurant in Richmond Hill could potentially have been exposed as well on April 10. On Friday, region officials included the Doctor’s Office Walk-in Clinic in Richmond Hill. A correction has since been noted on the region’s website. Symptoms of measles can include high fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes or sensitivity to light, small spots in the mouth or throat and a red rash on the face or body.<doc-sep>York Region Public Health is warning the public about a confirmed case of measles in Richmond Hill and Newmarket. Health officials say they are investigating a travel-related laboratory-confirmed case of the virus. Anyone who attended or worked at the following locations during the times listed may have been exposed: Southlake Regional Health Centre - Emergency Department, 596 Davis Drive, Newmarket from Sunday April 14 at 5:30 p.m. to Monday April 15 at 5:45 a.m. Fountain Medical and Wellness Centre (including the Rexall Pharmacy and waiting areas for Advanced Cardiology, Altima Wellness Centre and The Interventional Pain Specialists Clinic), 9625 Yonge Street, Unit 2, Richmond Hill on Wednesday April 10 from 1:15 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. and Friday April 12 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. York Region Public Health earlier misidentified the location as The Doctor's Office Walk-In Clinic Nando's Restaurant, 9625 Yonge Street, Unit 5, Richmond Hill on Wednesday April 10 from 2:35 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. "Symptoms of measles can include high fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes or sensitivity to light, small spots in the mouth or throat and a red rash on the face or body," said Dr. Karim Kurji , York Region's Medical Officer of Health. Kurji advised anyone showing symptoms to seek health care as soon as possible and to alert their health care provider or facility in advance to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Measles is highly contagious and can spread easily to those who are susceptible or unprotected, the agency said in a release. Health officials want to remind residents to check their immunization history and to talk to their doctor about getting vaccinated. Anyone who may have been exposed is advised to immediately do the following: Check your immunization record to make sure you and your family members are up-to-date with the measles vaccination (MMR or MMRV). If you are unsure, please check with your health care provider Even if you are up-to-date with your measles vaccination, watch for symptoms of measles until May 6, 2019 Infants under one year of age, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems can get very ill with measles. These individuals are encouraged to call York Region Public Health measles information line at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 77280 The agency wants to make it clear that those who did not attend the above locations during the listed times are not considered at risk for this measles exposure.<doc-sep>
Codi Wilson, CP24.com Public health officials say they are investigating a confirmed case of “travel-related” measles in York Region. According to York Region Public Health, those who attended the Southlake Regional Health Centre emergency department, the Doctor’s Office Walk-in Clinic in Richmond Hill, or Nando’s Restaurant in Richmond Hill during the following times may have been exposed to the virus: Southlake Regional Health Centre ER (596 Davis Drive, Town of Newmarket): Sunday, April 14 from 5:30 p.m. to Monday, April 15 at 5:45 a.m. Fountain Medical and Wellness Centre: (including the Rexall Pharmacy and waiting areas for Advanced Cardiology, Altima Wellness Centre and The Interventional Pain Specialists Clinic) (9625 Yonge Street, Unit 2, City of Richmond Hill) Wednesday, April 10 from 1:15 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Friday, April 12 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nando’s Restaurant (9625 Yonge Street, Unit 5, City of Richmond Hill): Wednesday, April 10 from 2:35 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. “York Region Public Health and Southlake Regional Health Centre are working together to notify individuals who may have been exposed during the above dates and times,” officials said in a news release issued Thursday. For those at risk of exposure, symptoms of measles, which include high fever, cough, runny nose, spots in the mouth or throat, and a red rash on the face or body, could appear until May 6. “Anyone showing symptoms of measles is advised to seek health care as soon as possible and should call the health care provider/facility in advance of visiting to advise the provider/facility of their possible exposure to the measles virus,” Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, said in a written statement. “It is important to identify measles early to help prevent its spread to other people.” * Editor's note: York Region Public Health previously said The Doctor's Office in Richmond Hill was a location for possible exposure but later said the location was actually Fountain Medical and Wellness Centre