Manitoba public, Seniors and Long-Term Care are being notified by the Manitoba Public health officials of new measles exposure sites and also advising that some of the recent measles cases did not have any known contact to a case.
Individuals of the Public health who think they may have been exposed at the following locations but have not been directly notified are being asked to contact Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or 1-888-315-9257 toll-free in Manitoba:
| Exposure Sites | Exposure Date and Time | Monitor Symptoms Until: |
| Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra event at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM), 340 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg | May 11 from 12:50 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. | June 2 |
| Dave and LaVerne’s Modern Diner, 15 Lakewood Dr, Winnipeg | May 11 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | June 2 |
Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure with Initial symptoms include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. and small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat.
After several days of the occurrence of initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash appears on the face and progresses down the body.
Leading to complications of Measles inlcude ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
The development of symptoms causes exposed individuals who may have been exposed are advised to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider and advise them of the potential exposure to measles.
Other unimmunized members in the household should limit exposure to others with infected people with measles until the symptomatic person has received advice from their health-care provider.
To reduce the exposure of other people to the virusIt is best to call ahead so health-care staff can take steps .
A highly infectious communicable disease Measles is spread through droplets in the air formed when coughing or sneezing.
The virus can be spread from an infected person from four days before the rash appears until four days after.
The disease tends to be more severe in infants and young children and can be life-threatening.
As the only means, Immunization protects people from contracting measles and immunization providers such as a local public health office, physician or nurse practitioner should be contacted to ensure everyone is up to date.
A two-dose measles vaccine program for measles is provided by Manitoba
Manitoba also provides immunization for mumps, rubella and varicella (MMR or MMRV) is routinely provided for children who are at least one year of age and again when aged four to six.
In the case of a measles exposure, a second dose may be given earlier than four to six years of age.
Public health officials will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updated information as necessary.
For general information on measles, including immunization, visit the Measles webpage: www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/measles.html or call Health Links-Info Santé in Winnipeg at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free in Manitoba).
The number of measles cases in Manitoba will be updated weekly on the measles webpage each Wednesday.
