Measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. It can lead to serious complications, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems.
Due to the growing number of MEASLES cases, the Manitoba Government has expanded the eligibility criteria for MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA (MMR) vaccine.
| Call before visiting a health care setting If you think you have measles, were exposed, or are a close contact, call before visiting a doctor, hospital, clinic or any other health care setting. This helps protect others and allows health care providers to prepare for your visit. |
Symptoms include
- Fever
- Cough and runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- Red, blotchy rash that spreads across the body
There is no cure
- Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms
Help stop the spread
- Make sure you and your children are up to date on vaccines
- Stay home if you are sick
- Talk to your public health nurse if you are eligible for the vaccine
The best protection? Vaccination
- The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is safe, effective, and essential for preventing outbreaks.
Vaccine Eligibility
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
- All children 12 months and older are eligible for 2 doses, routinely done at 12 months and 4-6 years.
- One additional dose of MMR can be provided to infants age 6-12 months to the following:
- Those residing in Southern Health-Santé Sud (SH-SS) or Interlake Eastern (IERHA), or
- Those who travel regularly to AND have close contact with residents of SH-SS or IERHA, or
- Those who have been evacuated from their home communities due to wildfires in Manitoba
- All adults born in or after 1985 are eligible to receive 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Adults born between 1970 and 1984 are eligible to receive one dose if they do not have documentation of receiving a MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity.
