Public health officials have identified another measles exposure site in southeastern Manitoba, continuing a pattern of new exposures in the eastern and southern parts of the province. Manitoba Health confirmed the latest exposure occurred at a medical clinic in Selkirk, with potential contact taking place on March 28 during a several‑hour window.
Health officials are urging anyone who may have been at the location during the specified time to check their immunization status and monitor for symptoms. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a space.
While new exposure locations continue to be added in southeastern Manitoba, western Manitoba has not recorded a newly listed public exposure site since late February or March, according to the province’s running exposure registry. Communities such as Brandon and Deloraine were among the last western locations identified earlier this year, with monitoring periods now expired.
Public health officials say the uneven geographic pattern highlights the importance of vaccination, particularly in regions where cases and exposures continue to emerge. Most recent measles cases in Manitoba have involved people who were not immunized or whose vaccination status was unknown.
Residents across the province are encouraged to review the latest exposure listings online and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccinations. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, red eyes or rash after a potential exposure is advised to isolate and contact a health‑care provider before seeking in‑person care.
