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Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is advising community members of a new measles exposure location in our region. Exposure to the measles virus may have occurred at the following locations, dates, times as indicated:

• Delhi Community Health Centre Walk-In Clinic, 105 Main St. Delhi, March 6, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If you were present at the above location at the identified time or you have been exposed to measles elsewhere in the community, please complete our measles exposure form at www.geph.ca/measlesform. The form will collect information to complete a risk assessment and provide appropriate guidance on next steps to reduce the chance of infection where possible and limit further spread of the virus.

Anyone born in or after 1970 who has not had a previous measles infection and who has not received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine is at risk of infection if exposed to the measles virus. Within 72 hours of exposure, administration of the MMR vaccine may reduce the risk of infection. Within 6 days of exposure, susceptible individuals at higher risk (including infants, pregnant individuals, and immunocompromised individuals) may be eligible to receive immunoglobulin which may prevent or reduce the severity of infection.

For more information about measles including signs, symptoms, exposure location details, and what to do if you believe you may have been exposed to the measles virus, visit www.bchu.org/measles or www.hnhu.org/measles.

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is one of Ontario’s public health units. GEPH formed in January 2025 when the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit merged. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice. We are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations.

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