Measles exposure at HSC Children’s Hospital: province

The Manitoba government is warning the public about a new measles exposure in the province.

In the latest bulletin Monday, the province said there was an exposure in the Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room at HSC on June 29.

The exposure happened between 3:45 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.

Anyone who was there is told to monitor for symptoms until July 21.

Symptoms for measles can appear between seven and 21 days and include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes.

Small white dots can appear inside the person’s mouth as well.

After the first symptoms, people can develop a red, blotchy rash.

If symptoms do develop, people are told to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider.

As of June 21, there have been 108 cases of measles in Manitoba with 17 cases in June, plus eight probable cases.