Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic

Health officials in Toronto are warning the public that they may have been exposed to measles if they visited hospitals or clinics in Scarborough last week.

Officials said the exposure was related to a travel-related measles case but did not provide further details.

Toronto Public Health says the public may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus at the Scarborough Health Network General Hospital emergency waiting room on June 28 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the hospital’s children’s outpatient clinic on June 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Officials say exposure may also have occurred at Markington Family Care and Walk-in Clinic on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anyone exposed to measles should ensure they have received complete vaccination against the disease, officials said, and monitor for symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and rash until July 21.

Parents and guardians of infants under one year old who may have been exposed are urged to immediately contact Toronto Public Health or 311 for treatment.

The health agency said measles is spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks and can be in the air or on surfaces for more than two hours.

Toronto Public Health says it has confirmed five cases of measles linked to international travel this year.