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HEALTH CARE

Confirmed case of measles reached Medicine Hat in April, AHS says

May 1, 2025 | 6:40 PM

People in Medicine Hat may have been exposed to a confirmed case of the measles in April, Alberta Health Services reported Thursday.

Individuals who were at the Rexall Pharmacy across from the Safeway grocery store are at risk of being exposed, according to a public health alert.

The approximate exposure time was from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 22, the alert said.

Those who were at the ATB Financial Bow Island Branch between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. that same day are also at risk of exposure to measles.

The day before, on April 21, those at the ATB Financial Foremost Branch between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. may have been exposed, too.

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Anyone at these locations during the specified times, who is born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, is at risk for developing measles, AHS said.

Health care officials say individuals should self-monitor themselves for  symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.

Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.

Running a fever of 38.3 C or higher, coughing, having a runny nose, red eyes and having a rash appear three to seven days after fever starts are all symptoms of measles.

Those who develop symptoms are asked to stay home and contact health authorities to discuss treatment advice to prevent further spread.

Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely death. Persons who are pregnant, less than one year of age or have weakened immune systems are at greatest risk.

Heath officials say most Canadians are immune to measles due to either prior immunization or infection.