Several measles exposures confirmed around Winnipeg
Posted March 20, 2026 3:43 pm.
Manitoba health officials are warning the public of several confirmed measles exposures in Winnipeg.
Anyone who was at the following location within the times noted is asked to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles — which is listed below — until the dates provided.
| Exposure Sites | Exposure Date and Time | Monitor Symptoms Until: |
| J.H. Bruns Collegiate, 250 Lakewood Blvd., Winnipeg | March 16 from 8:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Mar. 16 exposure – monitor until Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Grenkow Dental, 3324 Portage Ave., Winnipeg | March 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Mar. 16 exposure – monitor until Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Prairie Endodontics, 271 Madison St., Winnipeg | March 16 from 1:20 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mar. 16 exposure – monitor until Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Winnipeg Orofacial Health Centre, 107-147 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg | March 16 from 4:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Mar. 16 exposure – monitor until Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Shoppers Drug Mart (Dominion Centre), 43 Marion St., Winnipeg | March 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Mar. 16 exposure – monitor until Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Boundary Trails Health Centre emergency department, near Winkler | March 17 from 6:45 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. | Mar. 17 exposure – monitor until Apr. 7, 2026 |
| St. Vital Family Medical Clinic, 1087 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg | March 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Mar. 17 exposure – monitor until Apr. 7, 2026 |
An investigation is ongoing and the province notes that other possible exposure locations might be added.
Anyone who was at the locations above during the times listed, is urged to check their immunization records and make sure they are up to date with a measles vaccine — measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) or measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV).
The province says that anyone who was at the potential exposure locations who are not immunized should get vaccinated, watch for symptoms, and reduce their exposure to others.
Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms of measles may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability, and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat.
Several days after the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash appears on the face and progresses down the body. Measles can lead to complications including ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
