Possible measles exposure at Pearson airport on Dec. 8, Toronto Public Health warns
Toronto Public Health (TPH) is warning that travelers may have been exposed to measles on Dec. 8 on a flight from Dubai and while travelling through Toronto Pearson International Airport.
In a news release Friday, the health agency said it’s investigating a case of measles with a recent history of international travel.
The public may have been exposed to measles on Emirates Airlines flight EK21 from Dubai to Toronto.
They may also have been exposed at terminal one from approximately 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, the release said.
Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to measles at the above locations is advised to check their vaccination records.
People who have not received two doses of the measles vaccine or have not had measles before are at risk of infection.
TPH also advises monitoring for symptoms until Dec. 29. Symptoms can include fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, a red rash that begins on the face and spreads down the body and small blue-white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, TPH said.
People can become infected if they breathe contaminated air or touch an infected surface, then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.
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