Newest potential measles exposure sites include hospital in Picton April 11

Administrator | Apr 15, 2025 | Comments 0

APRIL 15: The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of more potential measles exposure at several sites, related to a new single positive case of measles.

This round of locations includes Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on April 11, between noon and 3:30 p.m.

If you attended the hospital, or the following locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles:

– Tamworth Elementary School, April 3-10; Tamworth Post Office April 4 from 4:10 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.

-The Lennox & Addington county General Hospital emergency department, Napanee on April 10 from 7 p.m. to 11:47 p.m.

– Cineplex Kingston on Gardiner’s Road, April 10 from 4:20 p.m. to 8 p.m. (A Minecraft Movie 4:35 p.m. showing, the concession area and bathrooms).

See below the April 11, 10 and 6 notices, for instructions.

Possible measles exposure in Picton, Bloomfield and Trenton

APRIL 11: South East Health Unit is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton.

Exposure locations are:
– Foodland, 23 George Wright Blvd Picton on April 4 between 11 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
– Gillingham Brewing Company, 1316 Wilson Road Bloomfield, April 4 between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
– Red’s Diner, 223 Hamilton Road, Trenton on April 6 between 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

If you were present at these locations during these timeframes and are:
immunocompromised (regardless of age or immunity)
born after 1970 and not up to date with your vaccinations
an infant less than 12 months
pregnant
a health-care provider or childcare/education worker and do not have two doses of measles vaccine or evidence of immunity

This includes those who were only present briefly, as measles is highly contagious.

Call public health at 613-966-5500, ext. 349, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(More information below)

Nicholson school closed Friday due to further potential measles exposures

APRIL 10 – The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising area residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the region related to a new single positive case of measles.

This is in addition to three other unrelated measles exposure locations SEHU identified in Kingston earlier this week for a different positive case of measles.

This case is also unrelated to a measles outbreak previously identified in the Hastings region.

If you attended the following locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles:

– Nicholson Catholic College April 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The school and the ALCDSB site at Sir James Whitney School will be closed Friday, April 11 to allow time for staff and families to ensure they are up-to-date on vaccinations. There will be an update Sunday evening regarding the school re-opening Monday, April 14.
– VIA Rail, Train 66, Car 3, from Belleville to Kingston April 4 from 5:10 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Tim Hortons at 661 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Kingston on April 5 between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
– The Kingston Family Health Team Centennial Family Physicians office (including onsite LifeLabs patient service centre) at 200-2437 Princess St., Kingston on April 7 between 3 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.

(Note further instructions below)

APRIL 6: The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Kingston region.

Four instances of potential measles exposures have been identified. People who were at the following locations, at the dates and times indicated, may have been exposed to measles:

– Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union Street, Kingston on March 29 between exposure time 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and March 30 at 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Hotel Dieu Hospital Urgent Care Centre, 166 Brock Street, Kingston on April 3 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Megabus (Kingston to Scarborough), on March 31. Bus departed at 4:35 p.m. at 1175 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, and exposure end time is 9:15 p.m. (Scarborough Library). (note: Health Unit correction to March 31).

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and can survive on surfaces for up to two hours. Infants, pregnant individuals and those who have a weakened immune system are at higher risk of severe complications, including brain inflammation and even death.

If you were at any of the above locations during the exposure times:

Check vaccination records to ensure protection from measles.

Immunity requires two doses of a measles vaccine or proof of immunity through a blood test. If you are unsure of your vaccination status:

o Check your record at: //kfla.icon.ehealthontario.ca/#!/welcome

o Call your health-care provider

o Call SEHU’s Kingston office at 613-549-1232

Those born before 1970 would likely have had measles as a child and are protected.

If you are not vaccinated or have had only one dose of measles vaccine you are eligible for vaccination through SEHU and primary care clinics.

o Call before visiting a health-care setting and notify them of your recent measles exposure. This helps protect others and allows health-care providers to prepare for your visit.

Monitor for symptoms until 21 days following your exposure date (even if you are vaccinated). Symptoms of measles start seven to 21 days after exposure and may include:

high fever, cough, runny nose

red, watery eyes (pink eye or conjunctivitis)

red blotchy rash

If you develop symptoms, stay home and do not go to work, school or daycare. Call your health-care provider before visiting to let them know you may have measles and need special precautions. You may also call SEHU’s Kingston office at 613 549-1232, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact SEHU’s Kingston office immediately if you fall into any of the following categories:

Were with an infant under 12 months of age during exposure.

Are pregnant and unvaccinated or unsure of your immunity to measles.

Are immunocompromised.

You may be eligible for preventive treatment (call 613 549-1232 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

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