Grand Erie Public Health is warning residents about possible exposure to measles at a local school in Langton and is urging anyone who may have been in the building to take steps to protect themselves and others.
Health officials say individuals may have been exposed to the virus at Glen Meyer Old Colony School, located at 1436 1st Concession Rd., on two separate dates:
- Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
“We’re asking anyone who was at the school during those times—or who may have been exposed elsewhere in the community—to complete our measles exposure form,” the agency said in a statement Friday. The form, available at geph.ca/measlesform, will help determine whether medical follow-up is needed and what measures should be taken to prevent further spread.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and can linger in a space for up to two hours after an infected person has left. Symptoms typically begin with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that spreads across the body. In some cases, complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling, or death can occur—especially in children under five and people with weakened immune systems.
Public health officials are asking anyone who may be at risk to monitor for symptoms and contact their health-care provider if they become unwell.
Further information about measles, including signs, symptoms, and what to do after possible exposure, is available at bchu.org/measles or hnhu.org/measles.
Grand Erie Public Health was formed in January following the merger of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit. It serves communities across the County of Brant, the City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County.
