Measles cases linked to Winnipeg Jets game, health officials say
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Officials are now warning that any large event in Manitoba over the next few months should be considered a potential measles exposure site.
Public health officials in Manitoba say significant transmission of measles is occurring across Manitoba, with dozens of cases under investigation.
On Thursday, health officials said many of the cases are linked to the Manitoba Ag Days event, held from Jan. 20 to 22 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, as well as an early February NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens. Many of the cases involve people from communities across the province.
Additional exposure sites have been posted online and will continue to be updated.
Officials are now warning that any large event in Manitoba over the next few months should be considered a potential measles exposure site.
New exposure locations include Canada Life Centre during the Feb. 4 hockey game between the Jets and Canadiens. Public health says anyone who was in the 300-level seating or concourse areas that night should monitor for symptoms until Feb. 26.
Officials also confirmed community transmission in the Prairie Mountain Health region.
As a result, the province is expanding eligibility for an early dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to infants aged six months to under 12 months who live in, travel regularly to, or have close contact with residents of the Prairie Mountain Health region.
Infants in the Southern Health–Santé Sud and Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority regions were already eligible for the early dose and remain so.
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