More measles exposures... Mississauga, Canada.

"Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating another confirmed case of measles in Mississauga, and warning about potential exposure at a hospital, the central library and two medical clinics.

In a March 18 news release, PPH said the case was confirmed on March 14 and that the public may have been exposed at the following locations:

Hazel McCallion Central Library on March 7 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Multi-Specialty Med Clinic (21 Queensway W, Mississauga) between March 8 from 7:03 p.m. and March 9 at 1 a.m.
Aboud Health Group (422 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W, Mississauga) on March 10 between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Credit Valley Hospital Emergency Room on March 11 between 10:30 a.m. and 7:55 p.m.

PPH advised anyone who was at these sites or thinks they have been exposed to the measles virus “to contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to get advice.”"

https://www.mississauga.com/news/peel-public-health-warns-of-potential-measles-exposure-at-mississauga-hospital-and-these-other-locations/article_7e2f0fb1-12ca-522d-9bdb-2d554ed49dec.html

March 18, 2025

"Tuolumne County, CA – The Tuolumne County Public Health Department (TCPH) is currently investigating suspected cases of measles of two Tuolumne County residents. As part of the investigation, Summerville High School is coordinating closely with Public Health. Public Health officials are actively investigating the suspected cases but would like to proactively advise the public of potential risk of exposure to measles at Summerville High School between the dates of March 10, 2025 and March 11, 2025 and at Adventist Health Sonora Emergency Department during the late evening of March 15, 2025 and early morning of March 16, 2025.

This is an emerging situation, details are pending, and we will update the public as soon as further information is available."

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https://the-14.com/combatting-the-measles-threat-means-examining-the-reasons-for-declining-vaccination-rates/

Friday, March 14, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting two more probable measles cases. The OSDH received notification of the cases on March 14, 2025, and immediately began its investigation.

Business: Kohl's
Address: 12405 E 96th St N, Owasso, OK 74055
Date: Feb. 27, 2025
Time: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Business: Aldi
Address: 9259 N Owasso Expressway, Owasso, OK 74055
Date: Feb. 27, 2025

Time: 4:20 - 7:00 p.m.
Business: Walmart Supercenter
Address: 12101 E 96th St N, Owasso, OK 74055
Date: Feb. 27, 2025
Time: 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.

Business: Sam's Club
Address: 12905 E 96th St N, Owasso, OK 74055
Date: Feb. 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:21 p.m.

Business: Sprouts Farmers Market
Address: 9601 N 133rd E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055
Date: Feb. 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 - 10:02 p.m.

Business: Lowe's Home Improvement
Address: 1746 S Lynn Riggs Blvd, Claremore, OK 74019
Date: March 2, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:27 p.m.

https://oklahoma.gov/health/news---events/newsroom/2025/osdh-reports-additional-measles-cases.html

Yikes

NBC News: Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital

"On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak. Doctors didn’t realize until the young mother had been admitted and in labor that she was infected with the measles.

By that time, other new moms, newborn babies and their families at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital in Lubbock had unknowingly been exposed to the virus, considered one of the most contagious in the world. ..."

h/t @exador23

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/texas-measles-outbreak-hospital-newborn-babies-exposed-rcna196519

Ontario measles cases up to 372 (officially, more reported yesterday which undoubtedly not counted).

Per Ontario Public Health:

As of March 12, 2025, Ontario has reported a total of 372 measles cases (277 confirmed, 95
probable) associated with this outbreak occurring in 11 public health units (Table 1).

The Guardian: Texas cities run short of MMR vaccine as measles outbreak drives demand

Pharmacies are struggling with supplies as fatal outbreak expands and health secretary sows disinformation

"...As measles cases continue to grow in Texas and New Mexico, with a second death, an unvaccinated adult, reported on Thursday, some Texas cities are seeing shortages amid soaring demand for the highly effective vaccine and as the top US health official, Robert F Kennedy Jr, sows disinformation and mistrust about vaccines...."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/08/texas-mmr-vaccine-measles-outbreak

NBC News: Measles outbreak surpasses 200 cases in Texas and New Mexico

Many people in the community are forgoing testing, a health official said.

"...The reported number of cases is likely a large undercount because many people aren't getting tested, said Katherine Wells, director of public health at the health department in Lubbock, Texas. ...A health food store in Seminole has become a gathering place for families with visibly sick children seeking medical advice. They’re often given cod liver oil,,,,"

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-outbreak-surpasses-200-cases-texas-new-mexico-rcna195258