Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Health Unit District

Public Service Announcement

NORTH BAY – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has received confirmation of measles exposure locations in the district after an individual visited the region on route from Cobden to Timmins. This case is not related to the 11 cases previously reported and is being monitored by Northeastern Public Health.

Individuals who were at the Northgate Shopping Centre (1500 Fisher St., North Bay) or the Ontario Northland Bus Terminal (100 Station Rd, North Bay) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. may have been exposed to measles. Ontario health units have also identified exposure risks on specific Northland bus routes that arrived or departed during this timeframe.

The Health Unit has opened a call centre and requests individuals or parents of children who were exposed and meet the criteria below to call 705-707-1455 as soon as possible to discuss next steps:

Infants under 12 months of age

Immunocompromised individuals

Individuals born after January 1, 1970, and who are not vaccinated with two doses of an MMR or MMRV vaccine, or haven’t had measles in the past

A healthcare worker or military personnel born in any year who is not vaccinated with two doses of an MMR or MMRV vaccine

The Health Unit kindly asks that anyone not at the exposure locations during the time indicated, or who do not meet the criteria, refrain from contacting the call centre so phone lines can stay open for those more likely to have been exposed. The call centre will operate based on call volume from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.

Most people born before 1970 are immune to measles. If you are protected against measles, it is very unlikely that you will develop the disease; however, even individuals who have immunity should monitor for the following signs and symptoms:

fever greater than 38.3 degrees Celsius (oral)

cough

runny nose

red, watery eyes

small white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat

a red blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

Individuals who suspect they have measles based on these symptoms, especially those who were exposed, are urged to isolate immediately by staying home and avoiding contact with others. They should get tested and will need to call the clinic or hospital before visiting so appropriate preparations can be made to prevent further spread of the virus.

If you think you have been exposed and live in the:

Northeastern Public Health region (formerly Timiskaming Health Unit and Porcupine Health Unit), call 1-877-442-1212

Renfrew County and District Health Unit region, call 613-732-3629

Public Health Sudbury and Districts region, call 1-866-522-9200

Individuals looking to check their measles immunization status can reach out to their healthcare provider or view their records online at myhealthunit.ca/vaccinationrecord.

For more information, visit myhealthunit.ca/measles.

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Media Inquiries:

Kylie Wurdell, Public Relations Specialist
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca