The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is warning the public about more exposure spots for measles.
Anyone who visited Mercato on April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Chatham's Walmart on April 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Lenovers Quality Meats and Seafood Ltd on April 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. should make sure they and anyone they've come in contact with are vaccinated.
Anyone present during any of the times and aren't up to date with their vaccinations should contact CK Public Health at 519-352-7270 ext. 5902.
People should also monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days from when they may have been exposed.
A complete list of measles exposure sites in Chatham-Kent can be found on the Health Unit's website.
Measles is a viral infection that spreads through coughing and sneezing and is very contagious. However, most school-aged children who are fully vaccinated with two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine are protected.
It usually begins with mild to moderate fever accompanied by cough, runny nose, and red eyes usually about 10-12 days after exposure. Tiny blue-white spots inside the mouth may also be present.
A red blotchy rash appears 3-7 days after these initial symptoms, usually on the face at first, along the hairline, and then spreading to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet, lasting five to six days.
