measels-fullThe Ministry of Health was advised of a person with a newly confirmed case of measles, attended the "Acquire the Fire" event held in Toronto at Queensway Cathedral on February 6 and 7, 2015.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has been notified that some youths from Grey and Bruce attended this event.

Individuals who attended this event are requested to review their immunization status to ensure they are protected against measles.

If they are not adequately immunized against measles or do not know their immunization status, they are asked to stay at home from school, not attend any public gatherings and contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit, Infectious Disease Program for further guidance at 519-376-9420.

Symptoms of measles include at least one of fever, cough, runny nose, inflammation of the eyes or rash. If individuals who attended this event develop any of these signs and symptoms over the next two weeks, they are advised to contact their primary care provider by phone and contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit.

Source - Grey Bruce Health Unit