HAMILTON – Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) announced another case of measles, bringing the province’s total to eight confirmed measles infections. On Wednesday (March 13) HPSH reported a child who recently travelled via Toronto Pearson International Airport to India was infected with the measles virus. HPSH officials report the child is recovering and isolating at home, as the health unit takes precautions to prevent new infections. “Hamilton Public Health Services has investigated, and is following up directly with known contacts in Hamilton who may have been exposed to the measles virus through this individual,” said HPHS in a statement posted on the city of Hamilton’s website. In less than three months, reported measles infections for 2024 have already surpassed 2023’s twelve month tally in the province. In 2023, seven cases…
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