QC, Canada: 2019 Measles - Montreal exposure alert

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...ning-1.5006042

Montreal's public health agency warns of possible measles exposure in 2 clinics
Patient who had recently travelled abroad diagnosed with measles, may have exposed others to viral disease
CBC News ? Posted: Feb 05, 2019 7:11 AM ET | Last Updated: an hour ago

Montreal's public health board is warning healthcare workers about possible measles exposure, after a woman infected with the virus visited two medical clinics in the city last week.

The woman arrived in Montreal on Jan. 27 on a plane that had travelled through Frankfurt and Toronto, though the viral disease may have been caught in Poland, the health agency says.

The patient went to two medical clinics on Jan. 28 and 30, during the contagious period of the illness. The CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'?le-de-Montr?al is not naming the two clinics.

Health officials are trying to identify anyone she may have come in contact with.

They're warning healthcare workers to watch for signs of measles over the next few weeks...

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Source: https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/possib...len-adult-site

Possible measles exposure at MUHC Glen (adult) Site
Press Release
Apr 7, 2019


MONTREAL ? The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) was notified by the Direction r?gionale de sant? publique de Montr?al late Friday that an employee having contracted the measles virus worked at the Glen Site during the incubation period, between March 23 and March 27.

The MUHC is now in the process of identifying and informing all patients and personnel who worked in or visited the following locations during the hours specified below that they may have been exposed to the measles virus: ...

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Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/loc...accinated-muhc


Health worker who caught measles had been vaccinated: MUHC

MUHC policy requires that all employees ? clinical as well as non-clinical ? must have received all the recommended childhood vaccines.
Aaron Derfel, Montreal Gazette
Updated: April 8, 2019

The employee at the McGill University Health Centre who contracted the measles ? and who might have inadvertently exposed dozens of patients to the highly contagious virus for several days at the end of March ? had received the standard two shots years earlier, an MUHC infectious-diseases specialist said Monday.

The employee, whose name or position has not been disclosed, had returned recently from a vacation in the Caribbean, where it?s likely that he contracted the virus, Dr. Marie-Astrid Lefebvre told reporters.

Initially, the employee suffered from ?vague symptoms,? which explained the delay in confirming his measles diagnosis. From March 23 to March 27, the employee worked while contagious in the adult intensive-care unit, cardiac surgery unit, infectious diseases clinic and cardiovascular, heart failure and heart transplant clinic at the Glen site in Notre-Dame-de-Gr?ce.

?We believe that the individual in question acquired the infection while on a trip to the Caribbean roughly three weeks before the start of his symptoms,? Lefebvre said. ?We do not believe it was an acquisition from Montreal itself, and we do not believe we have any secondary infections as well.?

Lefebvre noted that MUHC policy requires that all employees ? clinical as well as non-clinical ? must have received all the recommended childhood vaccines, and that was the case for the worker who fell ill. She explained that although the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is considered 97 per cent effective, some people go on to contract the measles despite getting the two shots...

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Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/loc...linic-hospital


Montreal under 3rd measles alert after infected person visits clinic, hospital
The unvaccinated person contracted the highly contagious disease after returning from a trip to Paris. Exposed individuals could develop an infection by May 25.
Aaron Derfel, Montreal Gazette
Updated: May 6, 2019

The Montreal Public Health Department has launched its third measles exposure alert since February after confirming that an unvaccinated individual contracted the highly contagious disease after returning from a trip to Paris on April 26.

The individual was considered contagious from April 26 to May 4. During this period, the person went to a Montreal clinic on April 28 and April 30, as well as to a local hospital on May 1.

Public-health authorities say they are now retracing the person?s contacts with others, especially with another unvaccinated individual ?who is at high risk of developing the measles and who frequented a school during this period when (the virus) could have been under incubation,? according to a statement.

Given that the incubation period of the virus is seven to 14 days ? and in certain cases as long as 21 days ? authorities are warning that it?s possible that someone who is not adequately protected against measles could develop an infection by May 25...

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Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/loc...ontreal-school

Health Department lifts measles alert at Montreal school
Quebecers who plan to travel outside Canada are urged to check whether they've been vaccinated.
Aaron Derfel, Montreal Gazette
Updated: May 7, 2019

The Montreal Public Health Department is urging Quebecers who are planning to travel outside Canada to check whether they?ve been vaccinated against the measles after authorities declared three measles alerts since February.

All three alerts were issued after Montrealers returned from trips aboard where they contracted the highly contagious disease. In two of the three cases, the individuals had never been vaccinated.

On Tuesday, the health department lifted a measles exposure alert at a north-end school after an unvaccinated female student, who was exposed to a family member who caught the measles during a trip to Paris, did not develop any symptoms in the previous four days...

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2019.05.16 - POPULATION , NEWS , MEASLES, PROFESSIONAL , HEALTH NETWORK , PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH, EMERGENCY MEASURES
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - THE MONTREAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY BE EXPOSED TO MEASLES

The Montreal Regional Department of Public Health (DRSP) is investigating a new confirmed case of measles in Montreal. This new case of measles is linked to the case reported to the DRSP on May 2nd.
People who were in the following locations at the times indicated may have been exposed to the measles virus:
Saturday, May 11

• ?cole Des Sources (Iranian Cultural Society of the West Island), 2900 Lake St., Montreal, from noon to 1:05 pm
• Tim Hortons, 3760 Blvd. des Sources, Montreal, from 12:15 pm to 1:25 pm
• Royal Bank, 4400, boul. des Sources, Montreal, from 12:25 pm to 1:35 pm
• Beautician Manju Beauty, 3637, boul. des Sources, Montreal, 2 pm to 5 pm

Sunday, May 12

• Courtyard Marriott Hotel (lobby and pool), 7000 Robert-Joncas Place, Montreal, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Tuesday, May 14

• Outremont Adventurer Day Care Center, 196 Bates Road - 2 ^nd Floor, Town of Mount Royal, from 4:30 pm to 5:35 pm

Here are the recommendations of the Montreal Regional Department of Public Health to all those present on these premises, at the times indicated above:
1. Check if you are protected against measles

You are considered protected if:

• You have already had a diagnosis of measles confirmed by a doctor;
• You have been vaccinated (eg MMR vaccine, MMR):

1980 or later	2 doses of vaccine
Between 1970 and 1979	1 dose of vaccine
Before 1970	No dose of vaccine is needed.

If you are not considered protected or if you do not know it:

• Get vaccinated against measles at the CLSC or at your doctor's office. This vaccine is free, safe and very effective.
• By June 14, 2019:
  • avoid contact with people at risk of measles complications (see below) if possible;
  • watch for the signs of the disease.

2. Check if you are at risk for measles complications

The following people are at risk for complications:

• Children under one year;
• Pregnant women who have not received two doses of vaccine and have never had the disease;
• People who have an immune system weakened by disease or treatment.

If you or a family member is at risk for complications:

• CALL HEALTH INFORMATION 8-1-1 to be referred to a health facility that will assess the need to offer you a preventive treatment.

3. Monitor the onset of measles symptoms by June 14, 2019

SYMPTOMS OF MEASLES

• High fever
  AND
• Cough, runny nose or red and watery eyes
  and
• Two to four days later: redness that appears on the face, spreads all over the body and last at least 3 days.

If you develop these symptoms

• Stay at home at the first signs of measles, do not wait for the appearance of redness;
• Avoid contact with people at risk of complications (see above);
• If you develop redness, consult a doctor;
• Advise the person who greets you that you think you have measles, ask for a mask and wear it.

Measles information

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that travels through the air through droplets from the nose and throat of infected people. The first symptoms of measles are:

• high fever;
• runny nose;
• cough;
• conjunctivitis (red eyes);
• general malaise.

Subsequently, redness appears in the face and then on the body.
It can take from 7 to 14 (exceptionally up to 21 days) days between exposure to the measles virus and the onset of symptoms. This is called the incubation period. A person begins to be contagious 4 days before the appearance of redness, and it can remain contagious up to 4 days after their appearance. Measles lasts 1 to 2 weeks.
Importance of vaccination

The DRSP recalls that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. All people who have never received the measles vaccine or who have never had the disease should also be vaccinated. This is the best way to protect yourself and others.
Source

• Montreal Regional Directorate of Public Health

To consult

• Advice and prevention sheet - Measles

https://santemontreal.qc.ca/population/actualites/nouvelle/avis-a-la-population-la-direction-de-sante-publique-de-montreal-recherche-des-personnes-possibleme/

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...city-1.5169147

Measles case confirmed in Quebec City, 1st since 2015
Adult patient contracted disease while travelling in Asia, according to regional health authority
CBC News ? Posted: Jun 10, 2019 1:18 PM ET | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Health officials in Quebec City have confirmed an adult has been diagnosed with measles, the first confirmed case in the region since 2015.

The patient contracted the disease while travelling in Asia, and was contagious from May 24 to June 1. The person visited the emergency room at H?tel-Dieu hospital May 30 and 31.

While there is no evidence that the disease has spread at this point, the CIUSSS de la Capitale‐Nationale, the regional health authority, is trying to reach everyone who may have been exposed and give them the appropriate information, according to a news release issued by the CIUSSS...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...aval-1.5180775

Public health issues warning after measles case in Laval
Person may have exposed others to virus at stores on June 13
CBC News ? Posted: Jun 18, 2019 8:00 PM ET | Last Updated: 10 hours ago

Provincial health authorities say someone carrying the measles virus may have exposed others to it in Laval last Thursday.

The infected person visited a Walmart in Sainte-Doroth?e sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. June 13.

They then went to the Carrefour Laval shopping centre during the afternoon between 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m...

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Call for vigilance - Possible exposure to measles in public places in Laval

Qu?bec, June 18, 2019
The Department of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public of an ongoing intervention following the declaration of a measles case.
A person, then considered contagious, visited some public places in Laval on Thursday, June 13th.
People who have frequented the following places at the specified date and time are considered at risk of exposure:

• Walmart Laval Store Sainte-Doroth?e, at 700 Chomedey Highway, Laval, from 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm;
• Common areas and shops located near door 2 of CF Carrefour Laval, from 2:15 pm to 4:00 pm.

The following people should be evaluated for early intervention, which involves receiving injections of antibodies:

• Babies under 1 year old;
• People whose immune system is weakened;
• Pregnant women who are not adequately vaccinated against measles.

Preventive intervention must be done by June 20 at 4:00 pm to be effective. It is therefore recommended that persons from the above groups, who have frequented the places mentioned at the times indicated, communicate as soon as possible with Info-Sant? 811.
If you are not part of these groups and have frequented these places, there is no immediate preventive intervention recommended. However, it is advisable to be on the lookout for symptoms until July 8, especially if you are not vaccinated. The main symptoms of measles are severe fever, followed by redness on the body.
If you are not sure if you have received adequate vaccinations to protect yourself from measles, you can contact Info-Sant? 811.
Highlights:
It should be noted that, as a precautionary measure, interventions are already underway with the workers concerned and people in the other environments frequented by the person during his period of contagion.
Measles is a serious and highly contagious disease. It is caused by a virus that travels through the air through droplets from the nose and throat of infected people. It can take 7 to 14 days between exposure to the measles virus and the onset of symptoms. A person begins to be contagious four days before the rash appears, and can remain contagious for up to four days after they appear.
A person who has symptoms consistent with measles should limit contact with others and consult a doctor. It is important for this person to notify the doctor or medical clinic of his or her symptoms before presenting or upon arrival. Precautionary measures necessary to reduce the risk of transmission can thus be put in place (eg wearing masks).

http://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/ministere/salle-de-presse/communique-1824/

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...sles-1.5195945

Quebec health officials warn of another possible measles exposure at Laval mall
CBC ? Posted: Jun 30, 2019 5:19 PM ET | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Provincial health authorities are warning of another possible measles exposure incident in Laval. This is the second measles warning in the area in less than a month.

Health authorities say someone with the virus was at Carrefour Laval on Wednesday, June 26. That person is considered contagious.

The person visited the mall's common areas, near the Corridor 2 entrance, as well as Second Cup. They were there between 4:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m...

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Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/loc...arrefour-laval


Updated: Number of possible Laval measles contamination sites increases
Presse Canadienne
Updated: July 2, 2019

The number of sites where individuals may have been exposed to measles in Laval has been expanded beyond the Carrefour Laval shopping centre, the Quebec health ministry announced on Monday.

While health officials said on Saturday that shoppers who were in Carrefour Laval last Wednesday evening may have been exposed to measles, they have added several new sites where contamination was also possible.

Those sites include the Walmart store on the Chomedey autoroute; the Second Cup outlet was as well common areas near Gate 2 at Carrefour Laval; the Laval Excellence gymnastics club on Saint-Martin Blvd. E.; the Oeufrier Restaurant, Dollorama store and Proxim pharmacy on Laurentides Blvd.

Buses running on the number 20 and 70 routes in Laval at specific times on June 26 are also deemed at risk areas.

The areas and precise exposure times are available at the ministry?s website.

A person considered contagious visited the mall on June 26.

The call for vigilance applies to people who passed by the halls and the common areas near gate 2 of Carrefour Laval, as well as Second Cup caf? between 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The announcement by the health ministry comes after a second case of measles was confirmed in Laval over the course of just a few days...

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Full list of exposure sites: https://www.quebec.ca/sante/probleme...n-de-rougeole/

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...gion-1.5204982

Montreal restaurant was site of measles exposure, says public health
Pizza Pita D?carie now on list that includes pharmacies, coffee shops, buses and stores
CBC News ? Posted: Jul 09, 2019 10:23 AM ET | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
Officials say the best way to prevent the spread of measles is to get vaccinated. (CBC)

A fourth person in the Montreal region has been diagnosed with measles and a restaurant on D?carie Boulevard has been added to the list of locations where people could have contracted the disease, Quebec's health ministry said Monday.

Pizza Pita, situated near Plamondon Avenue, is now on a list that includes pharmacies, coffee shops, buses and stores where someone infected with measles spent time.

In total, three people in Laval were infected after coming into contact with the first victim, who contracted the disease during a trip out of the country at the end of June.

All but one of the 11 at-risk locations currently on the list are in Laval.

Pharmacie Proxim, 5020, boulevard des Laurentides, Laval, June 29, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Pharmacie Daniel Pilon, 1110, boulevard Vanier, Laval, June 29, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m
Corridor and common areas near entrance 2 at CF Carrefour Laval, June 26, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Second Cup caf? near entrance 2 at CF Carrefour Laval, June 26, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dollorama, 2077, boulevard des Laurentides, Laval, June 26, 4:50 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Pizza Pita D?carie 6415, boulevard D?carie, Montr?al, June 26, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
STL 70 bus, which left Cartier metro station at 3:18 p.m. in the direction of Montmorency metro station, June 26, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Laval Excellence gymnastics club, 1555, boulevard Martin Est, Laval, June 26, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
STL 20 bus, which left Cartier metro station at 12:22 p.m. in the direction of the Notre-Dame/Montgolfier terminus (Chomedey), then left the Notre-Dame/Montgolfier terminus at 12:55 p.m. in the direction of Cartier metro station, Laval,June 26, 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
STL 70 bus (same vehicle as the previous 20 bus), which left Montmorency metro station at 11:07 a.m. in the direction of Cartier metro station, Laval, June 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Restaurant L'?ufrier, 1702, boulevard des Laurentides, Laval, June 26, 7 a.m. to 8:40 a.m...

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/5499473/q...ure-july-2019/

July 16, 2019 10:48 am
Updated: July 16, 2019 3:43 pm
Quebec public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Parc Safari
By Kalina Laframboise Online Producer Global News

Quebec public health authorities are expanding their list of locations where people may have been exposed to measles.

An individual with the infectious disease who was considered contagious went to Parc Safari in Hemmingford last week.

Health officials say people who were at the following places at these times may have been exposed to measles:

McDonald?s at 2895 de la Concorde Blvd. in Laval between 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on July 12
Parc Safari?s felines tunnel between 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. on July 12
Parc Safari between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on July 12 (however, no preventive treatment is needed for individuals exposed in this location at this time)
Pharmaprix at 1768 des Laurentides Blvd. in Laval between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on July 11
Jean-Coutu at 2065 des Laurentides Blvd. in Laval between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 11
St-Vincent Pool at the Centre de la Nature in Laval between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 10...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...aval-1.5239134

Public health issues warning after another measles case in Laval
Virus may have lingered at 3 public locations Aug. 2
CBC News ? Posted: Aug 07, 2019 3:20 PM ET | Last Updated: 15 minutes ago
Quebec's public health authority is reporting another case of measles in Laval where the infected person was at three locations last Friday afternoon.
Public health says the person visited the CIBC and RBC banks on Labelle Boulevard in the Rosemere district and the Supermarch? Sant? on Le Corbusier Boulevard.
People who visited those locations should watch for symptoms in the coming days as it can take up to 14 days for symptoms to show...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montr...cine-1.5250606

Measles clinic set up in Boisbriand after 5 cases reported in Hasidic community
Public health authority believes disease was contracted during a visit to Brooklyn, N.Y.
CBC News ? Posted: Aug 16, 2019 6:38 PM ET | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Public health authorities have set up a temporary measles clinic for the Hasidic Jewish community in Boisbriand, Que. after five cases of the virus were reported there this summer.

Dr. ?ric Goyer, director of public health for the Laurentians region, said these were the region's first cases of measles since 2011.

Three of the cases in the municipality about 20 kilometres north of Montreal were reported last week. The province has seen a spike in measles cases this year, including several cases in Montreal and Laval.

While Goyer said the community of Kiryas Tosh does not have vaccination rates lower than the general population, the closeness of the community, and their large families, could contribute to the spread of the virus...