Neepawa grocery store linked to possible measles exposure
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A grocery store in Neepawa has been identified as a possible measles exposure site, Manitoba public health officials warn.
Those who went grocery shopping at the Neepawa Co-op Food Store on Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. should monitor for symptoms until March 14, the province said.
Public health is asking anyone who may have been exposed to ensure they’re up to date with their immunization records, which can be checked by contacting their local public health office, doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist.
The measles (MMR or MMRV) vaccine is recommended for people who might have been exposed at this location and were born in 1970 or later, have never received the vaccine and have never had a measles infection, the province said.
Those who shouldn’t get the vaccine include individuals who are pregnant, infants less than six months of age and people with weakened immune systems. Individuals in these categories can contact a health-care provider for guidance if they have been exposed to measles.
The number of measles cases is rising across the province, public health officials said.
There have been 534 confirmed cases in Manitoba and 51 probable cases since January 2025.
Last month, there were 139 confirmed cases — the highest amount since the latest outbreak began last year.
No confirmed cases have been reported in March so far, provincial data show.
The highly contagious disease 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.
The measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after a person who is infected has left the space.
Symptoms may appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Early signs can include a fever, runny nose, cough, 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, pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation), which can lead to seizures, brain damage or death, the province said.
There is no cure for measles, but most people fully recover within two to three weeks.
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