On Tuesday, Alberta Health Services (AHS) said a confirmed case of measles in the Calgary Zone has led to possible public exposures in Canmore, Banff and Calgary.
"This case has been in public settings in Canmore, Banff and Calgary while infectious," AHS added.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
April 6 — Canmore
Save-On-Foods, 950 Railway Ave. #2
From about 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 7–10 — Calgary
Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics, 5915 1A St. SW
From about 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
April 11 — Banff
Lux Cinema, 229 Bear St.
From 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Fairmont Banff Springs – Bowl Valley Five Pin & Pints, 405 Spray Ave.
From 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m..
"Anyone who attended these locations at these times who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, is at risk for developing measles and is strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for symptoms of measles," AHS warned.
Measles is an airborne virus that spreads easily through the air. Symptoms include a fever of 38.3 C or higher, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that typically begins behind the ears and on the face, then spreads to the body, arms and legs.
The rash appears red and blotchy on lighter skin and may appear purple, darker than surrounding skin, or difficult to see on darker skin tones.
People who develop symptoms are advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any clinic, pharmacy or health-care provider.
AHS says those most at risk for complications are individuals with fewer than two doses of measles vaccine who are pregnant, under one year of age, adults, or people with weakened immune systems. They are advised to contact Health Link at 811 promptly if exposed, as they may be eligible for vaccine or immune globulin.
In Alberta, the measles vaccine is provided free through the provincial immunization program. Children typically receive their first dose at 12 months and a second at 18 months.
Those unsure of their immunization status can text “vaccine record” to 88111, call Health Link at 811, or contact their local public health office. Albertans can also text “measles” to 88111 to receive measles health information directly to their mobile device.
Further information is available online.
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