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Brantford Hospital Sees Second Measles Exposure; Vaccination Urged

6/14/2025

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Brantford General Hospital's labour and delivery unit faced a second measles exposure on June 3, just days after a previous case on May 26. Grand Erie Public Health urges those born after 1970 who are unvaccinated to take precautions. The MMR vaccine can significantly lower infection risk if given within 72 hours of exposure, with symptoms potentially surfacing within a week to 21 days.

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Brantford General Hospital's labour and delivery unit faced a second measles exposure on June 3, just days after a previous case on May 26. Grand Erie Public Health urges those born after 1970 who are unvaccinated to take precautions. The MMR vaccine can significantly lower infection risk if given within 72 hours of exposure, with symptoms potentially surfacing within a week to 21 days.