By Joshua Santos Writer Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is sounding the alarm on measles prevention as cases rise in the region. The health authority said measles spreads through coughing or sneezing and can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. Symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash starting on the face and spreading to the rest of the body. Complications can include pneumonia or swelling of the brain, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weak immune systems. HHS states the best prevention is two doses of a measles-containing vaccine, such as the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children routinely receive two doses of MMR vaccine as part of Ontario’s…
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