December 19, 2024
CALGARY - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that an individual with lab-confirmed measles has been in public settings in Calgary while infectious. This case is believed to be internationally acquired.
Individuals who were in these locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
December 11, 2024
WestJet flight WS -1553 from Seattle, Washington to Calgary, Alberta
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Gate D89 5:55 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.
International baggage claim area 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
International arrivals waiting area 6:30 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
December 14
Real Canadian Superstore Westwinds (Unit 100, 3633 Westwinds Drive NE)
Exposure time period: Approx. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 15
Alberta Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (28 Oki Drive, NW)
Exposure time period: 12:38 a.m. – 10:47 p.m.
Alberta Children’s Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department
Exposure time period: 10:24 a.m. – 12:24 p.m.
December 15 – December 17
Alberta Children’s Hospital, Unit 4
Exposure time period: December 15, 8:47 p.m. to December 17; 10:08 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, is at risk for developing measles. Measles is highly communicable in indoor spaces.
Exposed people born in or since 1970 who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine, who are pregnant, under one year of age, or have a weakened immune system are at greatest risk and should contact Health Link at 811 as they may be eligible for medication to reduce the risk of developing measles.
Anyone who attended these locations at these times is strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and 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, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.
Symptoms of Measles include:
Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air. Measles 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, text ‘vaccine record’ to 88111, or call Health Link at 811. You can also text 'Measles' to 88111 to get health information texted to your mobile device. However, anyone who is not up to date for their recommended vaccines can receive them by booking an appointment with a public health office.
For further information on routine childhood immunization, visit www.ahs.ca/immunize.
For additional information on measles disease, please visit www.ahs.ca/measles.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare 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.
