On April 7, a public alert was issued for potential measles exposure at a southern Calgary hospital.
The exposure was at Rockyview General Hospital, at 7007 14 St S.W., on April 4 between 10:27 a.m. and 6:17 p.m.
The Government of Alberta warns anyone who attended the location during the outlined times, who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine or has never had measles disease, may be at risk of developing measles.
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Those at risk should monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Symptoms include:
A rash that appears 3 to 7 days after fever starts, usually beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and then to the arms and legs. 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.
The public alert warns that measles is extremely contagious and the virus spreads easily through air.
If symptoms do develop, individuals are advised to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.
Check your immunization history
Albertans uncertain of their, or their child’s immunization history, can check eligibility and/or book an appointment by calling the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434.
Individuals who are 14 years of age and older can also check their immunization history using My Health Record. They can also text ‘Measles’ to 88111 to get measles health information texted to your mobile device.
