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HPPH reports measles exposures in Listowel and Wingham

Huron Perth Public Health announced this afternoon (May 2) two new measles exposures, one in Listowel, the other in Wingham.

The first occurred at Listowel Clinic of the Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team on Tuesday from 10:25 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

The next happened at Wingham and District Hospital’s emergency department on Tuesday from 4:45 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

Anyone at these locations during these time frames needs to monitor for measles signs and symptoms for 21 days after exposure.

Call public health if you/your family member were present at these locations during these timeframes and were born in or after 1970 and have not received two doses of measles vaccines or are at high risk of severe measles illness.

Visit hpph.ca/measles to learn more about measles in the region.

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