Toronto Public Health has alerted individuals who visited Ripley's Aquarium on April 21 about potential exposure to the measles virus. An infected visitor was present between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The agency advises anyone who was at the aquarium during that time to be vigilant for symptoms until May 12, which include fever, cough, and a rash. Ontario is experiencing a steep rise in measles cases, prompting health officials to stress the importance of vaccinations to prevent serious health issues related to the virus.
Toronto Public Health is warning residents who visited Ripley's Aquarium from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 21 to monitor for measles symptoms until May 12.
Symptoms can include fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a red rash that begins on the face and spreads down the body, among others.
Toronto Public Health emphasized that measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air as well as remain on surfaces for up to two hours.
Public health officials are urging vaccination against measles, which is critical due to the potential for serious complications from the virus.
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