Health Unit Retracting Shared Measles Exposures Sites
Written by Comms Team, June 20, 2025
Presumed Measles Case Confirmed Not Measles with Lab Testing
PETERBOROUGH, ON (June 20, 2025) — Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) is retracting a list of potential public measles exposures, after a presumed case of measles (high clinical suspicion due to compatible symptoms and a known exposure), with significant possible exposures, was confirmed to not be measles.
The public exposure sites were shared earlier today, out of an abundance of caution. Individuals who are susceptible to measles have a short timeframe for post-exposure care if exposed and because of this, PPH made the decision to share exposures prior to laboratory confirmation. The retracted exposure locations include Peterborough buses on June 14th to 18th, as listed below.
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Media Relations, Peterborough Public Health, media@peterboroughpublichealth.ca 1-705-743-1000, ext. 352
Ashley Beaulac, Communication Services Manager, HKPR District Health Unit, abeaulac@hkpr.on.ca, 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1212
Did You Know We Merged?
As of January 1, 2025, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health merged to form the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health (legal name only).
Efforts are currently underway to develop an operational name and a brand identity. In the meantime, you will see logos and other marketing material from both legacy organizations. You may also see references and documents using the legal name Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health.
Partners and members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual until otherwise directed.