Peel Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles

BRAMPTON, ON (February 20, 2025) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a case of measles that was confirmed on February 18.

The public may have been exposed at the following locations:

• Cornerstone Medical Centre-Walk In Urgent Care & adjoining pharmacy (8990 Chinguacousy Road Unit 9, Brampton, ON L6Y 5X6) between 1:52pm to 5:13pm on Sunday, February 16.

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.
• Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to get advice. 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.

With March break approaching, Peel Public Health advises residents to make sure they are up to date with measles vaccination, especially before international travel. All Ontarians over six months old are eligible for MMR vaccine if traveling.

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. 
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