There has been another confirmed case of measles in southern Alberta.
AHS reported last Friday (March 28) that they were notified of another confirmed case of measles in the Taber area.
Not only that, but this case was in public settings while infectious, prompting AHS to issue a public alert to potential exposures.
The locations and times of the potential measles exposure include:
March 22, 2025
The Colosseum
450 31 St. N. Suite 70, Lethbridge
Exposure time period: Approx. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (MST)March 27, 2025
Coulee Medical Clinic
4110A Westview Pl., Taber
Exposure time period: Approx. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (MST)
If you were in those locations at those times and were born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measled-containing vaccine, you are at risk for developing measles.
AHS strongly encourages people to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for measles symptoms.
Symptoms of measles include a fever of 38.3° C or higher, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that appears 3 to 7 days after the fever starts.
The rash usually begins behind the ears and on the face, but then spreads down to the body, then onto the arms and legs.
The rash appears red and blotchy on lighter skin colours, while on darker skin colours, the rash can appear darker than the skin around it, but it could be hard to see.
Measles is extremely contagious and spreads easily throughout the air, so anyone with symptoms is advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.
The measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications, but those who have received fewer than two doses of the measles vaccine are susceptible to infection, and those who don't have both doses of the vaccine and are pregnant, under one year of age, or have a weakened immune system are at the most risk of complications from measles.
The measles vaccine is free of charge in Alberta through the province's publicly funded immunization program. Most Albertans receive their first dose at 12 months of age and then again at 18 months of age.
To confirm your measles vaccination record, text 'vaccine record' to 88111, call Health Link at 811, or the local public health office.
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