By Voice staff
Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of three new measles exposure sites in southern Manitoba.
Anyone at the following locations on the specified dates and times is asked to monitor for symptoms until the identified date:
• C.J. Dyck Arena at 31 Arena Rd., Plum Coulee, on Nov. 29 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monitor symptoms until Dec. 21.
• Gospel Mission Church at 855 15th St., Winkler, on Nov. 30 from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monitor symptoms until Dec. 22.
• Landmark Cinemas at 777 Norquay Dr., Winkler, on Dec. 7 from 3:30-6:10 p.m. Monitor symptoms until Dec. 29.
Public health is also asking anyone who was at these locations during the specified times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV).
If symptoms occur, contact your health care provider. It is best to call ahead before showing up at a clinic or hospital so that staff can take steps to reduce the exposure of other people to this highly contagious virus.
Further information on measles, exposures and immunization is available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/measles.html or individuals can contact Health Links-Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 toll-free in Manitoba.
