November 28, 2023
CALGARY– Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that an individual with lab-confirmed measles has been in public settings in Calgary while infectious.
Individuals who were in these locations during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles:
Individuals included in public notification:
November 23:
| Exposure location: | Air Canada flight AC206 Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) |
| Exposure time period: | Duration of flight. Departed Thursday Nov. 23 11:20 a.m. MST, arrived Thursday Nov. 23 12:45 p.m. MST. |
| Exposure location: | Calgary International Airport, domestic arrivals |
| Exposure time period: | 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. MST. |
November 24:
| Exposure location: | Alberta Children’s Hospital, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary AB |
| Exposure time period: | 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. MST At the following locations in the hospital: Emergency Department waiting room |
November 27:
| Exposure location: | Alberta Children’s Hospital, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary AB |
| Exposure time period: | 1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. At the following locations in the hospital: Emergency Department waiting room. |
Exposed people who have received fewer than 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine, who are pregnant, under one year of age, or have a weakened immune system are encouraged to contact Health Link as they may be eligible for medication to prevent measles.
Anyone who attended these locations at these times are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and call HealthLink 811 for advice.
Anyone who attended these locations at these times who was born after 1970 and has less than 2 documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, is at risk for developing measles.
These individuals are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles. If symptoms of measles do develop, these individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link at 811, before visiting any healthcare facility or provider.
Symptoms of Measles include:
Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air. There is no treatment for measles; however, it can be prevented through immunization.
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.
Albertans uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s immunization history, can call Health Link at 811 to discuss.
For further information on routine childhood immunization, visit www.immunizealberta.ca.
For additional information on measles disease, please visit www.ahs.ca/measles
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
