Peel Public Health advising of potential exposure related to confirmed case of measles

BRAMPTON, ON (Jul. 10, 2026) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is notifying the public of a potential exposure related to a confirmed measles case.

The public may have been exposed to the measles virus on July 7, 2026, during the following flights or at this location: 

• Flight BG305 Bangladesh to Toronto (via Rome) and Flight AC1986 Toronto to Moncton 
• Terminals 3 and 1 at Pearson International Airport (6301 Silver Dart Dr., Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2) between 1:11 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. ET

Exposure guidance 

PPH advises anyone who was at these sites or thinks they have been exposed to measles to do the following: 

• Check their immunization record to confirm they and their family members are up to date with measles vaccinations (MMR or MMRV). Those who are unsure can check with their health care provider. Two doses are generally recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. In general, those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles. 
• Anyone who is pregnant, has a weakened immune system, or has an infant under 1 year old, should contact their local public health unit right away to ask about the possibility of preventive treatment.
• Anyone experiencing measles symptoms (see below) should contact their health care provider, or if not available, their local public health unit as soon as possible to get advice. Do not attend work or school. Before going to see your health care provider, inform them you may have been in contact with someone who has measles. 

“Although the overall risk of measles is low in Peel, it can spread quickly, especially among people who are not yet fully protected,” said Dr. Atiba Nelson, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Peel Region. “Vaccination remains our best protection against measles. In Canada, babies usually receive their first measles vaccine at 12 months of age. But in some cases, such as travel outside Canada or travel to an area with a measles outbreak, the MMR vaccine can be given earlier, starting at six months of age. The vaccine is safe, effective, and helps protect children from serious illness."

About measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles.

Measles symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include: 

• High fever 
• Cough 
• Runny nose 
• Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis, i.e. pink eye), sensitivity to light 
• Red rash lasting 4 to 7 days (starting on the face and spreading downward) 

For questions, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free). Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.  
For more information about the measles situation across Ontario, please visit Measles Exposures in Ontario | Public Health Ontario.