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By Jayk Sterkenburg

HEALTH CARE

Public alert issued for potential measles exposures in Taber

May 12, 2025 | 4:49 PM

Alberta Health Services said Monday it has been notified of additional confirmed cases of measles within Taber.

These cases have also been in a public setting while infectious.

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

IGA Taber — 5112 48 Ave.

May 1

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Exposure time: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Taber Health Centre — 4326 50 Ave.

Emergency department – waiting room

April 30

Exposure time: 8:26 p.m. – 12:13 a.m.

May 3

Exposure time: 11:35 a.m. – 3:24 p.m.

May 5

Exposure time: 12:17 p.m. – 2:31 p.m.

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AHS said additional locations may be released if necessary.

It said anyone who attended these locations at these times, who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, may be at risk for developing measles.

They should monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.

AHS said the measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications. In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered, free of charge, through Alberta’s publicly funded immunization program.

The recommended schedule by AHS for measles immunization is two doses, the first at one year of age and the second at 18 months.

With measles currently circulating in Medicine Hat, those who live, work or travel to the area are also currently eligible for additional immunizations.

Infants who are 6 months up to and including 11 months of age are recommended to receive an early dose of vaccine. However, they should still receive their routine two doses after they reach one year of age.

If you were born before 1970 and have not been immunized, AHS said to talk to your healthcare provider about possibly receiving a single dose of measles vaccine.