Guidance on Measles

Measles Cases Rising in Ontario
Public Health Ontario has issued an alert about multiple measles outbreaks across the province. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection. It spreads by coughing or sneezing into the air and by touching eyes, nose, or mouth after encountering an infected surface, like a towel or clothing.

Symptoms include fever, a red blotchy rash, red watery eyes, and a cough. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms:

For RMTs/MTs
Stay home (self-isolate), contact your Public Health Unit and primary health care provider immediately
Postpone all appointments until:
Symptoms resolve
Your self-isolation period has passed
Post notices online and in recorded booking messages: clients diagnosed with measles and/or experiencing symptoms must delay booking appointments until symptoms resolve

If a client arrives with symptoms:
Reschedule immediately. Do not provide treatment
Disinfect the treatment area
Notify your Public Health Unit

Continue to follow the Standards of Practice Infection Prevention and Control, Safety and Risk Management.

For Clients
Stay home (self-isolate), contact your Public Health Unit and primary health care provider immediately
Reschedule any Massage Therapy appointments until:
Symptoms resolve
Your self-isolation period has passed