For Immediate Release
Thursday March 13, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Windsor and Essex County
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status.
For those who were exposed at the Erie Shores Walk-in Clinic and are unvaccinated, the WECHU strongly recommends a dose of vaccine to help prevent a Measles infection before the end of the day Friday, March 14th. The Emergency Department at Erie Shores HeathCare (Hospital) will be offering a measles vaccine clinic for exposed individuals on Friday, March 14 at 8:30am until 7:00pm. When you arrive at the hospital, please call the Emergency Department before entering at 519-326-2373 and press 4400. This will allow our team to schedule your arrival and limit exposure.
If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) 12 months of age or younger, or are pregnant, please contact the WECHU as soon as possible to confirm whether there are additional treatments that may be available to you. If this applies to you, please call 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.
Possible Public Exposure Locations:
Erie Shores Walk-In Clinic
33 Princess Street, Leamington, ON, N8H 5C5
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 12:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Main building entrance, Erie Shores Walk-In Clinic waiting room
Real Canadian Superstore Talbot Street
201 Talbot Street East, Leamington, ON, N8H 3X5
Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:00am - 1:30 pm
Main entrance