Huron Perth Public Health is urging summer day camps and programs to take proactive precautions against measles due to an ongoing outbreak. This includes prioritizing symptom identification, following proper protocols, and communicating with parents about the importance of vaccination. The health unit reported 249 measles infections between October 18 and June 17, contributing to the province's total of 2,179 cases.
Health unit advise summer camps to proactively monitor for measles
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Huron Perth Public Health is urging summer day camps and programs to take proactive precautions against measles due to an ongoing outbreak. This includes prioritizing symptom identification, following proper protocols, and communicating with parents about the importance of vaccination. The health unit reported 249 measles infections between October 18 and June 17, contributing to the province's total of 2,179 cases.
Trending- 1 Oct. 18 (start of measles infection reporting period)
- 2 June 10 to June 17 (14 new cases reported by Huron Perth Public Health)
- 3 June 17 (end of measles infection reporting period)
- 4 June 19, 2025 (Public Health Ontario summary updated, press release shared)
- Potential spread of measles
- Illness, including fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, rash
- Severe cases can cause diarrhea, ear infections, pneumonia, brain inflammation, and death
What: Huron Perth Public Health is advising summer camps and programs to proactively monitor for measles, follow proper protocols, and communicate with parents about vaccination.
When: Press release shared Thursday (June 19, 2025). Epidemiological summary updated June 19, 2025. Measles infections reported from Oct. 18 to June 17. Fourteen new cases reported between June 10 to June 17.
Where: Huron Perth, Ontario, province-wide (Ontario).
Why: To prevent the spread of measles, a highly contagious virus, due to an ongoing outbreak in the province. Vaccination is highlighted as the best way to prevent infection.
How: Issuing a press release, urging providers to prioritize symptom identification, follow protocols, communicate with parents, and understand reporting requirements.