Health Unit Announcing Another Measles Case, More Exposures
Written by Comms Team, June 17, 2025
Residents Urged to Check Exposures, Monitor for Symptoms
PETERBOROUGH, ON (June 17, 2025) — Today, Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) is releasing a list of potential public measles exposures, after another case of measles has been confirmed within the region. Measles has been identified in a vaccinated resident who was a contact of the first case shared last week.
The Health Unit is continuing to identify public exposure locations and affected individuals. Measles is airborne and one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world. Current known exposure locations are as follows:
| Location | Address | Date | Time* | Watch for symptoms until: |
| Dairy Queen | 828 Chemong Rd., Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z7 | June 15th | 4:00pm-6:10pm | July 6th, 2025 |
| The Back40 Smoke House | 289 George St. N #287, Peterborough, ON K9J 3H3 | June 15th | 6:00pm-9:30pm | July 6th, 2025 |
*Please note that additional time has been included in this information to reflect the potential for airborne transmission
If you believe you have been exposed at any of the dates and locations above:
- Check your vaccination record. Confirm that household members have received two (2) doses of the measles vaccination (MMR or MMRV). If you have 2 doses of measles vaccine, you are not considered susceptible.
- If you do not have two doses or are unsure, notify Peterborough Public Health. Please call 705-743-1000.
- Consider vulnerability and need for post-exposure care. If you were exposed AND are immunocompromised, unvaccinated, or pregnant, contact PPH at 705-743-1000 to assess eligibility and need for post-exposure care.
- Monitor for symptoms. Stay home if you develop any symptoms. Contact PPH (705-743-1000) and notify them that you may have measles. Always phone any clinic, emergency department, or health care setting before attending if you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms.
Symptoms
Symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include:
- High fever (38.8°C or 101°F, or higher)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Red, watery eyes
- Small white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat
- Red, blotchy rash (3-7 days after symptoms start), spreading across the body
Although most people who contract measles recover without treatment, it can be severe for those who are immunocompromised, including infants, pregnant people, and those with existing medical conditions. Possible complications can include ear infections, pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death.
While the current risk to the public is low, PPH is reminding residents of the importance of ensuring that they are up to date with their vaccinations. Residents are encouraged to check their vaccination status and call their health care provider if they are not up to date. Those without a health care provider can book an appointment at PPH’s Routine Immunization Clinic by calling 705-743-1000 ext. 331.
Children should receive one dose of MMR vaccine at one year of age. Then a second dose (of MMRV vaccine) between four and six years old – ideally before entry to school. Generally, adults born before 1970 are presumed to be immune to measles. Adults born in or after 1970 should have at least 1 dose of MMR vaccine. The following adults are eligible to receive a second dose for additional protection:
- Health care workers
- Post secondary students
- Travellers to areas where disease is of concern
- Other adults, based on health care provider’s clinical judgement
PPH is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates, as necessary. Learn more about measles and vaccination, including a video from Dr Thomas Piggott, at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/measles.
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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