Toronto Public Health (TPH) has alerted travelers of potential measles exposure during Turkish Airlines flight TK17, which arrived at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The agency is urging individuals who may have been exposed to verify their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms, which include fever, cough, and a distinctive rash. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air or remain active on surfaces for prolonged periods, leading TPH to emphasize the critical importance of vaccination, particularly for individuals born after 1970 who require two doses for adequate protection.
Toronto Public Health is investigating a potential measles exposure for travelers on a Turkish Airlines flight and at Pearson Airport, advising vaccination and symptom monitoring.
Measles is highly contagious, remaining viable in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, making vigilant monitoring essential for unvaccinated individuals.
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