Health officials are putting out the word after another case of the measles has been discovered.
According to Peterborough Public Health, measles has been identified in a vaccinated resident who was a contact of the first case shared last week.
The Health Unit is continuing to identify public exposure locations and affected individuals. Current known exposure locations are as follows:
Dairy Queen, 828 Chemong Rd.
Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z7
June 15th 4:00pm-6:10pm
*Watch for symptoms until July 6th
The Back40 Smoke House
289 George St. N #287
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H3
June 15th 6:00pm-9:30pm
*Watch for symptoms until July 6th
If you believe you have been exposed at any of the dates and locations above:
1. Check your vaccination record. Confirm that household members have received two (2) doses of the measles vaccination (MMR or MMRV). If you have 2 doses of measles vaccine, you are not considered susceptible.
2. If you do not have two doses or are unsure, notify Peterborough Public Health. Please call 705-743-1000.
3. Consider vulnerability and need for post-exposure care. If you were exposed AND are immunocompromised, unvaccinated, or pregnant, contact PPH at 705-743-1000 to assess eligibility and need for post-exposure care.
4. Monitor for symptoms. Stay home if you develop any symptoms. Contact PPH (705-743-1000) and notify them that you may have measles. Always phone any clinic, emergency department, or health care setting before attending if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.
