Peel Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles

BRAMPTON, ON (Dec. 12, 2024) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a case of measles that was confirmed on December 10 with a recent history of international travel.

The public may have been exposed on the following flights and location:

• December 4, Turkish Airlines, Flight TK707 Kabul to Istanbul
• December 4, Turkish Airlines, Flight TK17 Istanbul to Toronto
• December 4, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, 6301 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, between approximately 6:45 PM to 10:30 PM.

PPH advises anyone who believes they have been exposed to the measles virus to do the following:

• Check their immunization record to confirm they and their family members are up-to-date with their 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.
• Even people who are up to date with the measles vaccine should watch for symptoms of measles for 21 days from their exposure.
• Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to discuss follow-up recommendations. Do not attend work or school. Those concerned about symptoms should call their health care provider before going to see them to inform them they may have been in contact with someone who has measles.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles. Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications. All Ontarians are eligible for one or two publicly funded doses of the MMR vaccine based on their health care provider’s clinical judgment and the needs of the patient.

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

For questions about this media release 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.

Visit our website to learn more about infection prevention.

Media contact 

Akilah Downey
Communications Specialist 
Peel Region