Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control

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Due to the Measles epidemic in Southern Ontario, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center has initiated a screening process, to be completed at all points of registration.

As Measles has now become more widespread throughout Ontario, when conducting measles screening, areas in Southwestern Ontario (where outbreaks and increased cases have been identified), the whole area should be considered high-risk. 

Thunder Bay is not considered high-risk at this time, as per discussion with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. However, exposures may have occurred in relation to the Measles case that was identified last week. 
Please have screening areas consider the above when utilizing the Measles screening tool.

Please share this information with the appropriate staff. The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence. 

For more information, contact: Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.