Province warns of potential measles

 

 

Vials of the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine shown in an undated image. Uploaded June 1, 2025. (File)

Manitoba public health officials are advising residents of more potential measles exposures that took place in May across the province.

The latest public exposure sites in Winnipeg include McPhillips Medical Clinic on May 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the warehouse uprising youth group at Riverwood Church on May 23 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre on Henderson Highway is also listed as an exposure site on May 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In Winkler, individuals may have been exposed to measles who attended Moonlite Auto Body from May 23, 26 and 27 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Best Western Hotel indoor pool on May 22 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.

Potential exposures to the virus in Winkler may have also taken place at the C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre urgent care entrance area on May 22 from 10:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church on May 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, in Portage la Prairie, individuals may have been exposed on May 27 at McDonald’s restaurant (25 25th Street N.W.) from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and at the city’s hospital’s emergency department from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. the following day.

Public health officials advise individuals who think they may have been exposed to contact Health Links-Info Santé, isolate at home if symptoms develop and contact their health-care provider

Measles symptoms generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure and may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, red eyes and irritability. White spots may also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat with a red rash appearing several days after initial symptoms.

According to the latest data from the province, 53 measles cases have been confirmed in May as of May 24.

Since February, 72 measles cases have been confirmed in the province with four probable cases.