PEI, Canada: 2025 Measles

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-measles-first-two-cases-april-11-1.7508064

2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, involving adults who travelled within Canada
No public exposures have been identified, says P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office
Stephen Brun · CBC News · Posted: Apr 11, 2025 12:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.

In a news release, P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office said the two adults who tested positive had travelled together to an area in Canada where outbreaks continue.

Neither of the people had been immunized against the virus, and both have since recovered, the CPHO said.

Public health nursing is providing contacts of the two people with vaccinations as needed, and contact-tracing is underway. No public exposures have been identified at this time.​..

 

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Apr
11
2025

Measles cases on PEI


Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013.

The affected individuals are adult residents of PEI who traveled together to an area within Canada where outbreaks are ongoing. Both individuals were unimmunized and have since recovered. Public Health Nursing is working with contacts of these cases in the community to provide immunizations as needed. Contact-tracing is ongoing. No public exposures have been identified at this time.

Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, sore eyes and a red rash which begins on the head and spreads down to the trunk and limbs. Serious complications such as blindness, viral meningitis or pneumonia can occur.

The measles virus spreads through the air when a person who is infected breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks. It may also spread through direct contact with droplets from the nose and throat of a person who is infected. The measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to 2 hours after a person who is infected has left the space. Someone with measles is contagious 4 days prior to the rash occurring until 4 days after the rash occurs. Those who are unimmunized and are considered a close contact of a case of measles will need to isolate for 21 days.

“We are working diligently to prevent further spread of measles within our community,” “Vaccination is the most effective method of protection against measles. We encourage all Islanders to review their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine is available at no cost through the provincial immunization program.”

- Dr. Heather Morrison, Chief Public Health Officer.​

Persons born before 1970 or who have had 2 doses of measles vaccine are considered immune.

The current recommendations for vaccination are:

• Adults born before 1970 are considered to have acquired natural immunity and do not require the vaccine. Exception: individuals traveling outside of Canada should receive one dose of measles vaccine.
• Adults born in or after 1970 who have not had measles disease, nor have received two doses of measles vaccine should receive two doses of vaccine.
• Regardless of age, students entering post-secondary education, healthcare workers, and military personnel should receive 2 doses if they have no evidence of having had the disease(s) nor documentation of 2 doses of a measles vaccine.
• Any person living in PEI who is not up-to-date with their measles vaccines is eligible to receive the vaccine free of charge.

Call the Public Health Nursing office in your area and speak with a public health nurse to find out if your vaccinations are up to date.

Islanders who may be experiencing symptoms of measles should call 8-1-1 or contact their health care provider before visiting any health care facility to prevent potential spread to others. It is important to note that measles can lead to serious complications, including ear infections, pneumonia, and, in rare cases, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).



Media contact:
Morgan Martin
Senior Communications Officer
Health and Wellness
mxmartin@gov.pe.ca(link sends e-mail)
(902) 218-3430
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https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/measles-cases-on-pei

 

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prin...measles-two-confirmed-cases-june-26-1.7572042

2 cases of measles confirmed in P.E.I., with many public exposure sites listed
Health officials say 2 people diagnosed were 'unvaccinated or partially vaccinated'
Stephen Brun · CBC News · Posted: Jun 26, 2025 4:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago​

Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in Prince Edward Island, with the people involved unrelated to each other and linked to possible public exposure sites, the province's Chief Public Health Officer says.

In a news release issued late Thursday afternoon, the CPHO said the individuals were "unvaccinated or partially vaccinated."

The news release listed the following public exposure sites:

R&A (RaceTrac) service station, 9967 Route 6, Stanley Bridge: Saturday, June 21, between 1 and 4 p.m.
Charlottetown Bible Chapel, 35 Lincolnwood Dr., Charlottetown: Sunday, June 22, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22, between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.
HomeSense, 1-202 Buchanan Dr, Charlottetown: Sunday, June 22, between 6 and 8:30 p.m.
Morell Co-op, 7690 St Peters Rd., Morell: Monday, June 23, between 10 a.m and 1 p.m.
Adams Chiropractic, 100 Capital Dr., Charlottetown: Monday, June 23, between 4 and 6:30 p.m.
Princess Auto, 15 Saint Dunstan St., Charlottetown: Monday, June 23, between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Ultramar Gas Station, 11302 St Peters Rd., Scotchfort: Monday, June 23, between 5 and 8 p.m.
WestJet flight 3540 from Kamloops, B.C. to Calgary: Wednesday, June 25 (departed at 5:50 a.m.)
West Jet flight 630 from Calgary to Charlottetown: Wednesday, June 25 (departed at approximately 8:50 a.m.; landed around 4 p.m.)
Charlottetown Airport: Wednesday, June 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m...

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