Alberta Health Services has issued another public alert for potential measles exposures in the Calgary area, including at an Alberta Precision Laboratories’ location in Calgary's Northeast.
"These cases have also been in a public setting while infectious," AHS stated on Friday evening.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
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Alberta Precision Laboratory – Sunridge location, #3, 2681 36 St N.E.
April 29, 2025 – 12:20 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. -
Santimed Family and Walk-in Clinic, 3449 26 Ave N.E., Calgary
April 29, 2025 – 11:50 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. -
Lucky Supermarket, 4527 8th Ave S.E., Calgary
April 27, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. to 10:35 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," AHS stated. "They should self-monitor themselves of symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records."
AHS noted that measles is an extremely contagious disease that spreads through the air and can cause serious complications. Symptoms include:
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Fever of 38.3°C or higher
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Cough, runny nose and/or red eyes
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A red or purple rash that appears 3 to 7 days after the fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face, then spreading to the body, arms, and legs
AHS notes the rash "appears red and blotchy on lighter skin colours. On darker skin colours, it can appear purple or darker than the skin around it, or it might be hard to see."
Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely, death. The highest-risk groups include people who are pregnant, under one year of age, or have weakened immune systems.
"If symptoms of measles do develop, individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy," AHS stated.
Measles vaccine is free in Alberta and is part of the province’s publicly funded immunization program. The recommended schedule includes two doses, the first at 12 months of age and the second at 18 months.
"However, with measles currently circulating in the area, those who live in Two Hills and Vegreville can receive additional immunizations: Infants who are 6 months up to and including 11 months of age are recommended to receive an early dose of vaccine. However, they should still receive their routine two doses after they reach one year of age."
AHS also added that if you were born before 1970 and have not been immunized, you can discuss with your healthcare provider a single dose of measles vaccine. Following a measles exposure, vaccine given within 72 hours can prevent infection.
"Immune globulin (antibodies) given within six days can also prevent infection in high-risk susceptible persons who cannot safely receive vaccine or in whom it may not be effective due to age or time from exposure, as is the case for persons who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems (immunocompromised), and some infants less than 12 months of age."
Residents are urged to contact Health Link at 811 for more information if these situations apply to them or their families.
Albertans uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s immunization history, can text ‘vaccine record’ to 88111 or call Health Link (811) or their local public health or community health centre.
Individuals who are 14 years of age and older can check their MyHealth Record account immunization record. To check eligibility and/or to book an immunization, call the Immunization
Booking Line at 811 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. if you live in the Calgary or Edmonton Zone. If you live in another zone in Alberta, contact your local public health or community health centre.
The alert was one of several issued by AHS on Friday, other potential measles exposure alerts included cases in the central zone and south zone.
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