Durham health officials warn of measles exposure linked to Pearson Airport

Durham health officials warn of measles exposure linked to Pearson Airport

On November 8, Durham public health officials said a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child who had traveled internationally prompted them to warn anyone who was on the Ethiopian Airlines flight, at Toronto Pearson Airport or in the Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering emergency department to watch for symptoms. The case was first identified on November 3 when the child sought care at the Ajax emergency department; after confirmation, officials began tracing contacts and identified the airport as a public exposure site. The department’s investigation continues as they contact known contacts and advise the public on monitoring and vaccination recommendations.

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Durham public health officials Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering Emergency Department

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Ajax, Ontario, Canada Durham Region, Ontario, Canada

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Ontario officials warn of possible measles exposure at Pearson airport
Ontario officials warn of possible measles exposure at Pearson airport

The Globe and Mail • 08 nov. 17h11

A confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated child has prompted warnings for passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight and others who were at Pearson International Airport and a nearby emergency department.

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Toronto Pearson, Durham region ER among possible measles exposure sites
Toronto Pearson, Durham region ER among possible measles exposure sites

Global News • 08 nov. 16h53

Public health authorities have identified three locations, including Toronto Pearson Airport and a Durham Region emergency department, where travelers may have been exposed to measles and advise monitoring for symptoms.

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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Durham Region
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Durham Region

CityNews Toronto • 08 nov. 01h11

Health authorities warn that travelers on a specific flight and visitors to a local hospital may have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms.

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Ontario child with recent international travel tests positive
Ontario child with recent international travel tests positive

CP24 • 07 nov. 23h44

A child who traveled internationally and tested positive for measles has prompted Durham Region health authorities to alert passengers and visitors who may have been exposed.

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Confirmed measles case in Durham region: unimmunized child with history of recent international travel
Confirmed measles case in Durham region: unimmunized child with history of recent international travel

CBC • 07 nov. 20h23

Health officials in Durham region warn that an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles, and advise anyone present at specific locations to monitor for symptoms.

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Durham Health Department investigating confirmed case of measles
Durham Health Department investigating confirmed case of measles

Durham Radio News • 06 nov. 21h23

Health officials in Durham are tracing a confirmed measles infection in an unvaccinated child who recently traveled abroad, and have identified a public exposure site.

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