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Chickenpox Exposure Alert Issued for Montreal Children's Hospital

1/30/2025

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A potential chickenpox exposure alert has been issued by the McGill University Health Centre for the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where a diagnosed patient was present in the pediatric emergency department on January 24-25. Anyone who may have been exposed is urged to watch for symptoms and notify their healthcare provider, while those vaccinated or previously infected are assured of their immunity.

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A potential chickenpox exposure alert has been issued by the McGill University Health Centre for the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where a diagnosed patient was present in the pediatric emergency department on January 24-25. Anyone who may have been exposed is urged to watch for symptoms and notify their healthcare provider, while those vaccinated or previously infected are assured of their immunity.