Durham Region has confirmed another case of measles in an adult who recently travelled through Toronto Pearson International Airport.
On Wednesday, the Durham Region Health Department said it is investigating and following up with known contacts who may have been exposed to the virus. It is also following up on other appropriate jurisdictions regarding possible exposures outside of Durham Region.
Currently, the public health unit says the individual is isolated at home.
The health department is warning the public of the following locations where they may have been exposed. People who were on Royal Jordanian Airlines RJ271 which departed from Jordan on Mar. 28 at 10:43 a.m. (local time in Jordan) and landed at Pearson Airport on Mar. 28 at 5:24 p.m. (EST).
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Additionally, those who were at Terminal 3 at the airport on Mar. 28 between 5:24 p.m. and 8:45 p.m could have been exposed too. Aside from this, the health department is not aware of any additional exposure locations in Durham Region.
Measles symptoms may begin from seven to 21 days after exposure and include symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, fatigue, red eyes, small white spots, and red rashes.
Those who have these symptoms are being advised to stay home and contact their healthcare provider or the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729 to speak with a public health nurse.
All Ontarians are eligible for two publicly funded doses of the measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV). The health department says two doses are generally recommended for anyone born after 1969. Those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles.
Those who feel unsure are encouraged to check with their healthcare provider about their vaccination history.
