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Southeast Public Health investigating confirmed measles case in Kingston

By Paul Martin Feb 24, 2026 | 10:46 AM
Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is advising residents of potential measles exposure at locations in Kingston related to a new single positive case of measles.
If you attended the following locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles:
Exposure location
Address
Exposure date and time
Goodlife Fitness
64 Barrack Street, Kingston
February 9, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Queen’s University Kingston Hall
103 Stuart Street, Kingston
February 10, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Metro
310 Barrie Street, Kingston
February 13, 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you were at any of the above locations during the exposure times:
Check vaccination records to ensure protection from measles.
  • Immunity requires two doses of a measles vaccine or proof of immunity through a laboratory test. If you are unsure of your vaccination status:
  • Most individuals born before 1970 are generally presumed to have acquired immunity due to infection in their childhood, as high levels of measles were circulating before 1970.
  • If you are not vaccinated or have had only one dose of measles vaccine you should monitor for symptoms, isolate at home for 21 days following your exposure and call Southeast Public Health for further direction.
Monitor for symptoms until 21 DAYS following your exposure date (even if you are vaccinated). Symptoms of measles start seven to 21 days after exposure and may include:
  • high fever, cough, runny nose
  • red, watery eyes (pink eye or conjunctivitis)
  • red blotchy rash
If you develop symptoms, stay home and do not go to work, school, daycare or any other public settings. Call before visiting a health-care provider or health-care facility to let them know you may have measles and need special precautions. You may also call Southeast Public Health’s Kingston office at 613 549-1232, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and can survive on surfaces for up to two hours. Infants, pregnant individuals and those who have a weakened immune system are at higher risk of severe complications, including brain inflammation and even death.