SWPH adds two new measles exposures at local hospitals to growing list

Woodstock Hospital, undated photo (File)

Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) has issued warnings to the community about two additional measles exposures.

• Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department (167 Rolph St, Tillsonburg) on March 25, 2025 - 8:44 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Woodstock Hospital, Emergency Department waiting room (310 Juliana Dr, Woodstock) on March 26, 2025 - 2:33 p.m. to 4:43 p.m.

A highly contagious disease, measles can linger in the air for up to two hours after a sick person is present. If you were present in these locations, born in 1970 or later and are not up to date with your vaccinations, please contact SWPH at 1 (800) 922 - 0096.

Measles infection can result in complications like diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Rarely it can cause brain infections and death.

SWPH has seen an explosion in measles cases in the region, reporting the highest case count of any public health jurisdiction in the province.

Find out what actions to take if you were exposed on their website.