Erie Shores HealthCare opens measles assessment clinic

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the launch of a dedicated measles assessment clinic to provide specialized care for patients experiencing measles symptoms.

The new clinic, staffed by registered nurses and registered practical nurses, will open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., effective immediately according to a news release from the hospital.

It's located in a mobile unit outside the building.

The clinic aims to look after patients who require hospital-level assessment or treatment for suspected or confirmed measles, while minimizing the spread of the highly contagious virus, the hospital said.