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NB, Canada: Moncton Exposure alert

Shiloh

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/measles-saint-john-confirmed-hospital-1.5113154

Confirmed case of measles in Saint John, public health warns
Infected individual recently travelled internationally, says chief medical officer of health
Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon ? CBC News ? Posted: Apr 26, 2019 5:53 PM AT | Last Updated: April 26

A person in Saint John who recently travelled to Europe has become the province's first confirmed case of measles since 2017, public health announced Friday.

Department officials are working with local health-care providers to contact people who may have been exposed to the individual with the serious and highly contagious respiratory disease, which is transmitted through the air or by direct contact.

That could include people who visited the Saint John Regional Hospital's emergency room or X-ray/CT department during the following days and times:

April 18, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. (and X-ray/CT)
April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (and X-ray/CT)
April 21, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 22, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 22, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m...
 
Second confirmed case of the measles in Saint John

13 May 2019

FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating a second confirmed case of measles in the Saint John area.

?Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.

The case was confirmed at Kennebecasis Valley High School.

?Public Health is working closely with local health-care providers and school district officials to contact individuals who may have been exposed to the affected individual,? said Russell.

Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.

?If these symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your health-care provider, Public Health or 811 prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Russell.
...
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0313.html

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Two more suspected cases of measles reported in Saint John area

CTV Atlantic
Published Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:06PM ADT
Last Updated Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:39PM ADT

There are two more suspected cases of measles in the Saint John area ? including one at a community college.

Two other cases are already confirmed, but the two latest cases won?t be confirmed until lab tests come back next week.
...
?I don't have very many details other to say that they had not developed a rash, they were aware of the symptoms that could happen before the rash and so they did obviously notify someone with the health care system,? Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick?s Chief Medical Officer of Health, said of one of the unconfirmed cases.
...

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/two-mor...measles-reported-in-saint-john-area-1.4426181
 
[h=1]News Release[/h]
Health [h=2]Third confirmed case of measles in Saint John[/h] 24 May 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating a third confirmed case of measles in the Saint John area.
?Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
The case is linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School.
?Public Health officials are setting up a special immunization clinic to offer immunization to the school population today,? said Russell.
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
?I want to re-emphasize that, if these symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your health-care provider, Public Health or 811 by telephone prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Russell.
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months. Adults born in 1970 or later can receive free measles, mumps and rubella vaccines if they have not already had two doses. Adults born before 1970 are considered immune to measles.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0329.html




 
[h=1]News Release[/h]
Health [h=2]Two additional confirmed case of measles in Saint John[/h] 26 May 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating two more confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area.
?Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Two new cases were confirmed late Saturday. Both cases are linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Saint John area to five.
?Public Health officials are setting up a special immunization clinic to immunize those in the school population who have not yet received a dose of MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) vaccine within the last 28 days, said Russell. ?Vaccination is our best possible protection against measles.?
A dose of MMR vaccine will be offered for added protection as an outbreak control measure due to recent exposures.
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
?I want to re-emphasize that, if these symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your health-care provider, Public Health or 811 by telephone prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Russell.
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months. Adults born in 1970 or later can receive free measles, mumps and rubella vaccines if they have not already had two doses. Adults born before 1970 are considered immune to measles.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0335.html




 
Source: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0339.html
[h=2]Three additional confirmed cases of measles in Saint John[/h] 27 May 2019 SAINT JOHN (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating three more confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area.
Three new cases were confirmed late Sunday. Two are linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. One of the new cases involves an individual who was recently present at the emergency department of the Saint John Regional Hospital. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Saint John area to eight.
?Measles is a very serious disease and people must understand the importance of contacting your health-care provider, Public Health or 811 by telephone prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Individuals who were present at the emergency department of the Saint John Regional Hospital on the dates below were potentially exposed to the measles:
  • May 19, 10:45 p.m. to 1:35 a.m.
  • May 22, 8 p.m. to 11:05 p.m.
  • May 24, 9:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • May 25, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
?Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,? said Russell. ?Vaccination is our best possible protection against measles.?
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months. Adults born in 1970 or later can receive free measles, mumps and rubella vaccines if they have not already had two doses. Adults born before 1970 are considered immune to measles.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.

27-05-19
 
[h=1]News Release[/h]
Health [h=2]One additional confirmed case of measles in Saint John[/h] 28 May 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating one more confirmed case of measles in the Saint John area.
One new case was confirmed late Monday. The case is linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Saint John area to nine.
?I want to emphasize that, if these symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your health-care provider, Public Health or Telecare 811 by telephone prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
In relation to previously confirmed cases, Public Health reminds individuals who were present at the emergency department of the Saint John Regional Hospital on the dates below were potentially exposed to the measles:
  • May 19, 10:45 p.m. to 1:35 a.m.
  • May 22, 8 p.m. to 11:05 p.m.
  • May 24, 9:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • May 25, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
?If you or a loved one were present at the Saint John Regional Hospital ER during those times, please continue to self-monitor for symptoms,? said Russell. ?If you have any questions or concerns, call Telecare 8-1-1.?
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months. Adults born in 1970 or later can receive free measles, mumps and rubella vaccines if they have not already had two doses. Adults born before 1970 are considered immune to measles.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0344.html




 
Source: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0346.html
[h=2]Two additional confirmed cases of measles in Saint John[/h] 29 May 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating two more confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area.
Two new cases were confirmed late Tuesday. Both are linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School. The total number of confirmed cases in the Saint John area is 11.
?I want to emphasize that, if these symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your health-care provider, Public Health or Telecare 811 by telephone prior to presenting to a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months. To reduce the potential for further cases, Public Health?s immediate focus is vaccination of vulnerable individuals potentially exposed to these cases and the protection of vulnerable populations in the Saint John area (such as infants under 12 months of age).
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
Additional information about measles and immunization, including the number of confirmed cases, is available online.
 
Source: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0355.html
[h=2]Potential exposure to an individual affected with measles[/h] 31 May 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is issuing an advisory about potential exposure to an affected individual in relation to the confirmed cases of measles in the Saint John area.
Public Health officials are advising individuals who used Vet?s Taxi Ltd. on the dates below that they were potentially exposed to the measles:
  • May 22, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • May 24, 9:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • May 25, 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. & 6:40 p.m. to 9:10 p.m.
  • May 26, 12:50 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.
?If you or someone you know used this taxi company during those times, please continue to self-monitor for symptoms,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
?If these symptoms are present, it is important that you self-isolate and contact Telecare 811 by telephone,? said Russell. ?Do not go to go a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room. You must contact Telecare 811 so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others.?
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. Those who are unsure of their vaccination status, or that of their children, are urged to discuss this with their health-care provider.
The number of cases of measles in the Saint John area is 11.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.
 
Source: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.06.0357.html
[h=2]nvestigation into potential measles case underway[/h] 01 June 2019 FREDERICTON (GNB) ? The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health is investigating another case of measles in the Saint John area.
?Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and is vaccine-preventable,? said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
The case of measles is in the Hampton High School community and linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School.
?Public Health officials are setting up a special immunization clinic to immunize those in the school population who may have been exposed,? said Russell. ?A protective dose of vaccine is the best way to protect people who have been exposed to measles within 72 hours, regardless of previous immunization history.?
Early symptoms of the measles may include fever, cough, sore and/or red eyes, runny nose or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.
?If these symptoms are present, it is important that you self-isolate and contact Telecare 811 by telephone,? said Russell. ?Do not go to go a clinic, physician?s office or emergency room. You must contact Telecare 811 so that necessary measures can be put into place to prevent the spread to others.?
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Most people are protected from measles infection from two doses of vaccine. In New Brunswick, the vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella is free of charge for babies aged 12 and 18 months.
The measles virus is transmitted through the air or by direct contact with an infected person. Measles can be more severe in adults and infants and can lead to complications. All residents are urged to consider vaccination as the best way to protect themselves and their families against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The number of cases of measles in the Saint John area is 12.
Additional information on measles and immunization is available online.
 
Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/public-...exposure-to-measles-in-moncton-area-1.4621559

Public health officials warn of potential exposure to measles in Moncton area
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019 9:10PM ADT
Last Updated Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:28AM ADT

MONCTON, N.B. -- Public health officials in New Brunswick are warning of a confirmed case of measles in someone who recently worked in the Moncton area.

The province's chief medical officer of health says the person was in the Moncton region between Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 before flying to Montreal.

Members of the public were potentially exposed if they were at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Dieppe, N.B., on those days, or were at the departure areas of the Moncton airport from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 20.

They could also have been exposed if they were on Air Canada Flight 8903 from Moncton to Montreal, which departed at 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 20...
 
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-measles-exposure-montreal-1.5310509

New potential areas of exposure identified in Moncton measles case
Risk to the public in greater Moncton area still believed to be low, public health official says
CBC ? Posted: Oct 05, 2019 1:03 PM AT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

New potential areas of exposure have been identified that are linked to a confirmed case of measles in the Moncton area.

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a warning on Wednesday of potential exposure to an infected individual in Montreal who was in the Moncton region Sept. 19-20 before flying to Montreal.

Dr. Yves L?ger, medical officer of health for the east region, said the risk to the public from the confirmed case of measles is still "probably very low."...

A previous alert noted the affected individual visited the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Dieppe and the Greater Moncton Rom?o LeBlanc International Airport on Sept. 19 and 20. This was based on information provided by Montreal public health officials, L?ger said.

Anyone exposed could have already developed symptoms or could do so between now and Oct. 11.

Public Health says individuals were potentially exposed to the measles if they:

were at the Pita Pit on Dieppe Blvd between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sept. 19.
were using an Air Cab taxi between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Sept 19.
were at the McDonald's on Dieppe Blvd between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., on Sept. 19.
were at the Dieppe Holiday Inn Express and Suites between 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 and 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 20.
were at the airport, departures area, on Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
were on Air Canada Flight 8903 from Moncton to Montreal on Sept. 20, which departed at 11:15 a.m...
 
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