Alberta Health Services has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the South Zone, who have been in public settings while infectious.
Individuals who were in the Emergency Department waiting room at the Taber Health Centre May 2 between 7:58-11:58 p.m., was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, may be at risk for developing measles.
If symptoms of measles do develop, you’re 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.
Measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications. In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered for free through Alberta’s publicly-funded immunization program.
For the latest information on measles in Alberta visit online ahs.ca/measles.
