The CK Public Health Unit has issued a warning for possible measles exposure.
Following the identification of a possible case of measles, CK Public Health has identified additional potential measles exposures at the following sites:
– Growing Together Family Resource Centre – W.J. Baird Site (182 King St., Blenheim ON), March 4 to 7, 2025, 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Families of the affected individuals have been notified and CK Public Health continues to work closely in collaboration with daycare administration to provide guidance to daycare personnel and families.
– EarlyON – W.J. Baird Site (182 King St., Blenheim ON), March 4 and March 6, 2025, 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
– Tim Horton’s Park Avenue (41 Park Ave., Chatham ON), March 6, 2025, 4:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
– Country Kitchen (415 Richmond St., Chatham ON), March 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
– Walmart (881 St Clair St., Chatham ON), March 7, 2025, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you were present during these timeframes and are not up-to date with your vaccinations, please call CK Public Health at 519-352-7270 ext. 5902.
“If you are experiencing symptoms of measles and need to visit a healthcare provider, emergency department or walk-in clinic, call first and tell them you have had an exposure and measles symptoms,” public health officials say.
“Symptoms can include a fever, runny nose, cough, drowsiness, irritability, and red eyes. A red rash appears on the face 3 to 7 days after the start of the above symptoms. The rash may start from the face and progress down the body.”
Public health officials added: “It is important to note that the majority of individuals are vaccinated against measles, providing them with protection against the disease. As such, the risk of contracting measles remains small to the broader community. However, as a precautionary measure, we urge all individuals to ensure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations.”
More details are available at https://ckphu.com/.
