Another measles case in Alberta

CALGARY – The province’s health authority says another case of the measles has popped up in Calgary.

There are a number of exposure zones around the Calgary area, including AHS facilities and a northeast McDonald’s. If you were in any of the below areas at the listed times, you may have been exposed to measles.

EXPOSURE ZONES:

March 26:

Exposure Location:                          Peter Lougheed Centre Emergency Department

Exposure Time Period:   7:00 a.m to 6:40 p.m.

March 27:

Exposure Location:                          Peter Lougheed Centre Outpatient Waiting Room

Exposure Time Period:   10:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Exposure Location:                          Peter Lougheed Centre Outpatient Laboratory

Exposure Time Period:   3:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Exposure Location:                          Alberta Provincial Laboratories (formerly Calgary Lab Services) McKnight Village Clinic, 5426 Falsbridge Drive, NE

Exposure Time Period:   6:30 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.

Exposure Location:                          McDonald’s Restaurant, 2680 52nd Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta

Exposure Time Period:   7:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.

March 28:

Exposure Location:                  Alberta Provincial Laboratories (formerly Calgary Lab Services), Beddington Clinic, 209-8120 Beddington Blvd NW

Exposure Time Period:   7:15 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.

Exposure Location:                  Alberta Provincial Laboratories (formerly Calgary Lab Services), Sunridge Clinic, 3, 2681-36 Street NE

Exposure Time Period:   3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

March 29:

Exposure Location:                          Peter Lougheed Centre Emergency Department

Exposure Time Period:           6:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.

Exposure Location:                          Peter Lougheed Centre Outpatient Waiting Room

Exposure Time Period            9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Symptoms might not show yet, says AHS

“Individuals are encouraged to monitor for symptoms for 21 days after the date of potential exposure,” read a previous notice from the health agency.

“If symptoms of measles do develop, these individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811, before visiting any health care facility or provider.”

RELATED: Confirmed case of measles in Calgary and Cochrane

Symptoms of Measles include:

  • fever of 38.3° C or higher; and
  • cough, runny nose and/or red eyes; and
  • a red blotchy rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and then to the arms and legs.

 

“Measles is an extremely contagious disease, spread easily through the air. There is no treatment for measles; however, it can be prevented through immunization.”

Individuals who were exposed on March 29th, in the locations and time frames noted above, AND do not have history of receiving two doses of measles-containing vaccine, will be offered immunization April 1, 2019 at Brentwood Village Mall AHS Immunization Clinic at 302 3630 Brentwood Road NW from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm as a preventative measure.  It is imperative that only those who are eligible, as per the above criteria, attend this clinic. This ensures AHS has the opportunity to immunize those who can still benefit, at this time, from the preventative treatment.

AHS also says people who were exposed on dates before Mar. 29, are no longer eligible for a preventative vaccine. “However, they are still encouraged to review their immunization history and call Health Link for advice.”

RELATED: Measles exposure in Alberta

AHS also says the MMR vaccine is free in Alberta. Kids usually get the shot around 12 months of age and a booster around four to six years old. If you’re unsure if you or your child was vaccinated you can reach out to Health Link.

Meantime, another measles case has popped up in the Toronto area.

For more information on measles, click here.

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