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The South East Health Unit has confirmed nine positive case of measles.
In a media release, the SEHU says the case is in Hastings County, and they’re investigating a number of probable cases.
Measles is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection that can cause severe life-long complications.
Confirmed cases of the once-eradicated disease have been popping up across Canada following anti-vax rhetoric.
SEHU has been working with the Family Health Team to identify and contact susceptible contacts. The measles virus is highly contagious and spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks. The virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.
Symptoms of measles begin seven to 21 days after exposure and include fever, runny nose, cough, drowsiness, and red eyes. Small white spots appear on the inside of the mouth and throat but are not always present. Three to seven days after symptoms begin, a red, blotchy rash appears on the face and then progresses down the body.
