Measles alert issued by authorities in the specified province, highlighting locations visited by infected individuals.
Heads Up, Manitoba! New Measles Exposure Sites Identified
Listen up, folks! Public health officials from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care have a little something important to share with you. They've pinpointed several potential locations where measles exposure may have occurred.
If you think you might have caught a whiff of the measles bug at the following spots but haven't received a direct notification, give Health Links-Info Santé a ring at 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or dial 1-888-315-9257 toll-free across Manitoba. Here's where you need to keep your eyes (and immunization records) open:
- C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre, Winkler
- Exposure dates: April 24, 25, and 29
- Keep tabs on your health until May 16, 17, or 21, respectively.
- Dynacare - Winkler Blood and Medical Test Lab, Winkler
- Exposure dates: April 24, 25, and 29
- Watch for symptoms before May 16, 17, or 21.
- Winners, Winkler
- Exposure date: April 27 evening
- Keep an eye on symptoms and reach out to Health Links-Info Santé if needed.
- Gretna School, Gretna
- Exposure dates: April 22 to 24
- Monitor your health for three weeks after exposure. Public health officials are in touch with the school.
- Real Canadian Superstore, Winkler
- Exposure date: April 28
- Watch for symptoms and check your vaccinations. Contact Health Links-Info Santé if any concerns pop up.
Stay on top of your immunizations to safeguard yourself and help halt the spread of the outbreak. Keep an eye out for symptoms like fever, cough, or a rash, and flick a call to Health Links-Info Santé if symptoms crop up.
Remember, if you suspect you've been exposed but haven't been notified, don’t hesitate to contact Health Links-Info Santé. And, as always, stay informed and stay healthy!
P.S. As of April 26, Manitoba has reported 10 confirmed and four probable measles cases since February. The virus is airborne, meaning it can lingering in the air for up to two hours even after an infected person leaves, raising the risk of transmission. Keep these factors in mind as you navigate your daily life.
- Mental health is as important as physical health, so remember to prioritize education and self-development about recognizing and managing symptoms related to measles.
- In light of the ongoing measles outbreak in Manitoba, it's essential to stay updated on general news and crime-and-justice updates, but also pay close attention to science-related news, such as developments in vaccinations and treatments for measles.
- It's crucial to ensure your health-and-wellness regime includes regular fitness-and-exercise to boost your immune system and reduce the risk of falling ill from the measles virus or any other contagious diseases.
- With increasing reports of measles cases across Manitoba, it's more important than ever to make informed decisions, especially when it comes to your education and self-development. Keep yourself informed about the latest health-related news to protect yourself and your loved ones.
