Canada: Measles cases confirmed in Calgary and Fort Vermilion, Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reported confirmed cases of measles in the Fort Vermilion area and Calgary area recently.
On Friday, AHS reported several confirmed cases of measles near the Fort Vermilion area. Some of these cases have been in public settings in Fort Vermilion while infectious.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
Location: St. Theresa General Hospital Emergency Department (4506 46 Ave, Fort Vermillion)
Exposure time period:
Feb. 15, 6:39 p.m. – 11:12 p.m.
Feb. 26, 4:05 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.
March 3, 8:46 p.m. – March 4, 8:41 a.m.
March 5, 2:50 p.m. – March 6, 12:01 a.m.
March 9, 5:58 p.m. – 11:49 p.m.
Location: St. Theresa General Hospital Diagnostic Imaging
Exposure time period:
Feb. 15, 7:41 p.m. – 9:59 p.m.
Feb. 26, 4:47 p.m. – 7:29 p.m.
Feb. 28, 10 a.m. – noon
March 5, 8:30 p.m. – 10:35 p.m.
March 9, 8:04 p.m. – 10:37 p.m.
Location: St. Theresa General Hospital Acute Care Unit
Exposure time period:
Feb. 15, 9:12 p.m. – Feb. 18, 5:28 p.m.
Feb. 26, 5:35 p.m. – March 2, 7:09 p.m.
Location: St. Theresa General Hospital Pediatric Unit
Exposure time period:
March 4, 6:41 a.m. – March 6, 11:59 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, are at risk for developing measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for symptoms of measles.
Measles in the US through March 15, 2025
In addition, a confirmed case of measles was reported in the Calgary area on Saturday. This case has been in public settings in the Calgary area while infectious.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
March 8, 2025
Airdrie Superstore
300 Veterans Boulevard NE, Airdrie AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
March 9, 2025
New Horizon Mall – Sky Castle Family Entertainment Centre and cafeteria
260300 Writing Creek Crescent, Balzac AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
March 11, 2025
Airdrie Urgent Care
604 Main Street S., Airdrie AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
March 12, 2025
One Health Associate Medical Clinic
836 1 Avenue NW, #201, Airdrie AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.
Symptoms of measles include:
Fever of 38.3 C or higher
Cough, runny nose and/or red eyes
A red blotchy rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts, typically beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down the body and then to the arms and legs
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.
Measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications. People born in or since 1970 who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine are susceptible to infection. Those who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine AND are pregnant, under one year of age, are adults and/or have a weakened immune system are at most risk of complications from measles, should contact Health Link at 811 promptly if exposed to measles as they may be eligible for vaccine or immune globulin to reduce the risk of developing measles.
In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered, free of charge, through Alberta's publicly funded immunization program. Children in Alberta typically receive their first dose of measles vaccine at 12 months of age, and their second dose at 18 months of age.