On March 13, 2024, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) communicated that a resident of Simcoe Muskoka had tested positive for measles. In response, the health unit is offering measles immunization at upcoming clinics taking place from March 18 to 20.
Measles clinics are by appointment only are available at the following locations:
Monday, March 18
- Clinic Location: Angus Recreation Centre, 8529 County Rd.10, Angus
Time: 1 – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19
- Clinic Location Royal Canadian Legion – Alliston,111 Dufferin St. S., Alliston
Time: Noon – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20
- Clinic Location: Angus Recreation Centre, 8529 County Rd.10, Angus
Time: 1 – 6 p.m.
Appointments can be booked through the health unit’s online booking portal or by calling Health Connection at 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It is recommended that people who are not up to date with their measles immunization receive a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine including:
- Infants aged six to 11 months of age who will be travelling to areas with increased measles transmission.
- Children aged four to six years of age.
- Children and youth who missed their second dose of MMR vaccine.
- Adults aged 18 years and older who have previously received one dose of MMR vaccine should receive a second dose if they are health care workers, military personnel, post-secondary students, planning to travel outside of Canada or based on the health care provider’s recommendation.
Adults born before 1970 who are unsure about their immunity should receive a dose if they are health care workers, military personnel, post-secondary students, planning to travel outside of Canada or based on the health care provider’s recommendation. Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus that spreads easily, particularly to those who are not immune or are vulnerable. Symptoms are cold-like and include cough and fever, sore eyes that may be sensitive to light, a red rash that lasts for up to five days and sometimes small white spots on the inside of the mouth.
For more information about measles, please visit smdhu.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to speak with a public health professional.
