Chief medical officer warns public of measles case in Moncton area
The New Brunswick Office of the Chief Medical Officer is warning about case of measles in the Moncton area in connection with a person who recently travelled internationally.
According to a news release from the province, health officials are warning of possible exposures in:
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from 11:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. on July 20
- Air Canada Flight 1550 Montreal to Fredericton on July 20
- Fredericton International Airport arrivals from 2:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 20
- Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital emergency department in Ste.-Anne-de-Kent, N.B., from 5:30 p.m. on July 22 to 2:30 a.m. on July 23.
In an update on Saturday, health officials also warned of an additional exposure at the Jean Coutu Pharmacy in Saint-Louis-de-Kent on July 21 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Anyone who was possibly exposed is advised to check their immunization records or contact their health-care provider about their immunization status. It's also advised that anyone who was potentially exposed should self-monitor for syntoms for up to 21 days from the date they were potentially exposed.
“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,” said Dr. Rita Gad, regional medical officer of health, in the release. “If you or someone you know was in those locations at those times, it is important to self-monitor for symptoms of measles.”
The release says early symptoms of measles may include:
- fever
- cough
- runny nose
- sore and/or red eyes
- tiny white spots in the mouth
A red blotchy rash will appear on the face within three-to-seven days.
“If these symptoms are present, it is important that you self-isolate and contact Telecare 811 by telephone,” said Gad. “Do not go to go a clinic, physician’s office or emergency room. You must contact Telecare 811 so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others.”
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