Measles Case Confirmed in Kingston, Ontario: Public Health Advises Precautions
Kingston, ON – Southeast Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in Kingston, Ontario, and is advising residents who may have been exposed to check their vaccination records. This case is unrelated to previous measles exposures investigated in Belleville in April 2025 [1].
Potential Exposure Locations and Dates
Individuals who visited the following locations during the specified times may have been exposed to measles:
- Goodlife Fitness, 64 Barrack Street, Kingston: February 9, 8 p.m. To 11 p.m.
- Queen’s University Kingston Hall, 103 Stuart Street, Kingston: February 10, 11:30 a.m. To 2:30 p.m.
- Metro, 310 Barrie Street, Kingston: February 13, 4:45 p.m. To 7 p.m.
Protecting Yourself and Others
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. Southeast Public Health emphasizes the importance of verifying immunity. Protection requires two doses of a measles vaccine or proof of immunity through a laboratory test [1].
Checking Your Vaccination Status
If you are unsure of your vaccination status, you can:
- Check your record online (note that public health may not have records for individuals born in 1985 or earlier):
- Call your health-care provider.
- Call Southeast Public Health’s Kingston office at 613-549-1232.
Who is Generally Immune?
Most individuals born before 1970 are generally presumed to have acquired immunity due to prior infection, as measles was widespread before this time [1], [2].
If You Are Not Vaccinated or Have Only Received One Dose
If you are not vaccinated or have only received one dose of the measles vaccine, you should:
- Monitor for symptoms for 21 days following your exposure.
- Isolate at home for 21 days following your exposure.
- Contact Southeast Public Health for further direction.
Monitoring for Symptoms
Monitor for symptoms until 21 days after your exposure, even if you are vaccinated. Symptoms of measles typically appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (pink eye or conjunctivitis)
- Red blotchy rash
If You Develop Symptoms
If you develop any of these symptoms, stay home and do not go to work, school, daycare, or any other public settings. Call your health-care provider before visiting to inform them you may have measles and require special precautions [2]. You can also contact Southeast Public Health’s Kingston office at 613-549-1232.
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