Measles cases reported in the Edmonton area
In a follow-up on recent measles cases reported in Alberta, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of confirmed cases of measles in the Edmonton area. Some of these cases have been in public settings in the Edmonton area while infectious.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
March 12, 2025
Belle Rive Medicentres Family Health Care Clinic
16703 82 Street #102, Edmonton AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 2:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
March 14-15, 2025
Stollery Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton
Exposure time period: Approx. 10 p.m., March 14, 2025, – 12:30 a.m., March 15, 2025
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, is at risk for developing measles and is strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for symptoms of measles.
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 at these locations at these times 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.