Neepawa medical clinic flagged as measles exposure site
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Manitoba public heath officials have identified a medical clinic in Neepawa as a possible measles exposure site.
People who went to the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic at 499 Mountain Ave. on Feb. 13 from 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. should monitor for symptoms until March 7, the province said in a media bulletin Wednesday evening.
People who are not immunized and have been exposed to measles may be eligible for preventive treatment within six days of exposure.
Public health is asking anyone who was at this location during the specified time to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with the measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV), the bulletin said.
People can check their immunization records by contacting their local public health office, doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist.
The vaccine is recommended for people who might have been exposed at this location and were born in 1970 or later, have never received a measles vaccine and have never had a measles infection, the province said.
Individuals who are pregnant, infants less than six months of age and people with weakened immune systems should not get the measles vaccine. Health-care providers should be contacted for guidance if individuals in these categories are exposed to measles.
Earlier this month, public health expanded the eligibility for the measles vaccine for infants aged six months to under 12 months in the Prairie Mountain Health region.
People can get the measles vaccine by visiting their primary care provider or local public health office.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through droplets in the air formed when coughing or sneezing. An infected person can spread the virus from four days before the rash appears until four days after.
Symptoms may appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Early signs can include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat.
Several days after the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash will appear on the face and progress to the torso and limbs.
Measles can lead to complications such as ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
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