A case of the measles in Burlington has put people in Niagara at risk.
Halton Region Public Health confirming a case of the measles in an adult today.
The infected person visited Niagara on Saturday afternoon.
The infected person visited the Outlet Collection in Niagara on the Lake, Longos in Oakville, Cogeco in Burlington as well as Homewood Suites and Amsterdamn Brew house in Toronto Between December 13th and 17th
Public health says the infected person stopped at the Gap, Calvin Klein and Guess stores at the outlet mall on Saturday, Dec. 15, between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Watch for symptoms of measles until 21 days after exposure. These include a high fever, cold-like symptoms (cough/runny nose); sore eyes or sensitivity to light; small spots with a white centre on the inside of the mouth; and a red rash lasting four to seven days.
If you think you may have measles and need to see a doctor, you must call ahead to the doctor’s office, walk-in clinic or emergency department. This will allow health care staff to take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of infection and protect others visiting the office, clinic or hospital.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily through the air. Anyone who has not had two doses of a measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV) or who has not had measles in the past is at risk of infection.