Measles Exposure Alert Issued for Owen Sound Grocery Stores
Measles continues to spread in Grey-Bruce as public health confirms new exposure sites in Owen Sound. Residents are urged to check vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has identified two Owen Sound grocery stores as potential measles exposure sites following confirmation of a new case of the highly contagious virus in the region.
The individual with measles is an unvaccinated resident of Grey-Bruce. Through ongoing contact tracing, public health officials have determined that members of the public may have been exposed to the virus at the following locations and times:
No Frills Owen Sound
1020 10th St. W. (Georgian Bluffs)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Food Basics Owen Sound
1350 16th St. E.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The measles virus can remain in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area, increasing the risk of transmission during these windows.
GBPH is urging anyone who was at either location during the specified times to take the following steps:
Check your vaccination status: Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV) are recommended for anyone born after 1970. Those born before 1970 are generally considered immune. If unsure, contact your healthcare provider or check records through ICON.
Seek post-exposure treatment if you are not protected and it has been six days or less since exposure. Vaccination after exposure may help prevent infection.
Watch for symptoms for 7 to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms include:
High fever
Cough, runny nose, sore eyes
Sensitivity to light
A blotchy red rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body
Isolate immediately and call your healthcare provider if symptoms develop. Non-immune household members should also stay home and contact public health. Do not visit medical facilities without calling ahead.
Public Health Response
Grey Bruce Public Health continues to carry out extensive contact tracing and case management. Public alerts are issued when not all contacts can be reached directly. They remind the community that vaccination remains the most effective protection. One dose of a measles vaccine provides 85–95% protection; two doses increase efficacy to nearly 100%.
For more information, including local exposure sites and vaccination resources, visit GBPH’s measles webpage: Measles – Grey-Bruce.
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