South East Health Unit Reporting New Measles Exposures in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
April 11, 2025
South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton.
If you were present at these locations during these timeframes and are:
- immunocompromised (regardless of age or immunity)
- born after 1970 and not up to date with your vaccinations
- an infant less than 12 months
- pregnant
- a health-care provider or childcare/education worker and do not have two doses of measles vaccine or evidence of immunity
please call public health at 613-966-5500, extension 349, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
This includes those who were only present briefly, as measles is highly contagious.
Exposure Location: Foodland
Address: 23 George Wright Boulevard, Picton, Ontario
Exposure Start Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00am EST
Exposure End Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:20pm EST
Exposure Location: Gillingham Brewing Company
Address: 1316 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Ontario
Exposure Start Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 3:30pm EST
Exposure End Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30pm EST
Exposure Location: Red’s Diner
Address: 2223 Hamilton Road, Trenton, Ontario
Exposure Start Date and Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 10:30am EST
Exposure End Date and Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:30pm EST
Please learn more about measles, view a list of all known measles exposure locations and timelines, and vaccination guidance on our website.
SEHU issues measles exposure notices when we are unable to contact all individuals who may have been exposed at specific locations and timeframes.
Measles is a reportable disease of public health significance that can result in complications such as diarrhea, ear infections, and pneumonia. Rarely, measles can cause brain infections and death.
Contact
Media contact:
Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialist
[email protected]