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In one follow-up of the measles epidemic in the Saint John areaIn New Brunswick, health officials reported 12 confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area as of June 1, 2019.
In addition, a case of measles has occurred in the Hampton High School community and is related to a confirmed case previous to Kennebecasis Valley High School.
Public Health officials inform people who have used Vet's Taxi Ltd., as of the dates indicated below, of potential exposure to measles:
- May 22, 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- May 24 from 9:40 am to 1:30 pm
- May 25, 2:45 pm to 5 pm & 6:40 pm to 9:10 pm
- May 26, 12:50 to 15:05
"If you or any of your acquaintances have used this taxi company during these times, continue to monitor your symptoms yourself," said Dr. Jennifer Russell, Chief Medical Officer of Health.
If you were in the emergency department of the Saint John Regional Hospital on the following dates, be sure to check your symptoms and see if your vaccines are well preserved:
- May 19th, 10:45 pm to 1:35 pm
- May 22, 8 pm to 11:05 pm
- May 24 from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm
- May 25, 3 pm to 7:30 pm
The first symptoms of measles can include fever, cough, sore and / or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a rash with red spots appears, first on the face, then on the body, arms, and legs.
"If these symptoms are present, it is important that you self-isolate and contact Telecare 811 by phone," Russell said. "Do not go to a clinic, doctor's office or emergency room. You must contact Telecare 811 so that the necessary measures can be put in place to prevent the spread to others. "
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection by two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox is free for babies aged 12 to 18 months.
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