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AHS warns of potential public measles exposures at Calgary airport
Alberta Health Services is notifying the public of a person in the Calgary zone who has been in public settings while infectious. The first exposure took place on Wednesday at the Calgary International Airport's domestic arrival gate A17 between 8:10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The second exposure location took place on the same day at the airport's domestic departure gate C55, WestJet flight 630 from Calgary International Airport to Charlottetown Airport. The time period is approximately between 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who attended either location at these times who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine may be at risk of developing measles. They are encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records. Symptoms include a fever of 38.3 C or higher; cough, runny nose, and/or red eyes; and a rash that can form three to seven days after fever starts. Complications from measles include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery and rarely death. People who are pregnant, less than five years old, or have weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of serious complications. If measles symptoms develop, AHS advises individuals to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any health-care facilities or providers. Alberta measles cases surpass 1,000 How to find out if you need the measles vaccine In Alberta, measles vaccinations are offered free of charge through Alberta's publicly funded immunization program. The recommended schedule for measles vaccinations is in two doses, the first at one year of age, with a second at 18 months. Anyone who thinks they are exposed and is not protected against measles may be eligible for immunization to reduce their risk of infection. The dose needs to be provided within 72 hours of exposure to prevent measles. Babies under one year of age, people with severely weakened immune systems and those who are pregnant may be able to receive immunoglobulin. Anyone looking for more information can do so by call the measles hotline. Alternatively, anyone over the age of 14 can visit The measles hotline connects anyone to a professional who can assist in accessing their immunization records, offer general information, provide advice for those experiencing symptoms and help book measles immunization appointments or locate a public health clinic offering immunizations. Residents can also text 'Measles' to 88111 for information texted to their mobile devices. More information about routine childhood immunizations can be found online by visiting More information on the risks of measles and frequently asked questions can be found on MyHealthAlberta. For the latest information on measles in Alberta, visit
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
AHS warns of potential measles exposure in Edmonton
Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a warning Thursday about potential measles exposure in Edmonton as provincial cases near 1,000. The health authority said a person with confirmed measles was out in public while infected at the following locations: Dollarama at Glenridding Village June 16 from about 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. June 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grey Nuns Community Hospital Emergency Department 8 p.m. on June 18 to 1 a.m. June 1 Anyone who was at the two locations during the specific time frames may have been exposed to measles. Those born in or after 1970 and have less than two documented doses of the measles vaccine may be at risk of developing the highly infectious disease. Symptoms of measles include a fever of 38.3 C or higher, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that appears three to seven days after the fever starts. Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and, rarely, death. Should symptoms of measles develop, AHS advises people to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any health care facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy. If you think you have been exposed and are not protected against measles, you may be able to receive immunization to reduce the risk of infection. A vaccine dose needs to be given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent measles. Babies under one year of age, people with severely weakened immune systems, and those who are pregnant may be able to receive immunoglobulin within six days of exposure to prevent disease. As of Thursday afternoon, there have been 12 new cases in the province within the last 24 hours. There have been 996 cases of measles in Alberta this year. Per every 1,000 cases, one to three people die of measles.
