April 8, 2025
TWO HILLS - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of 13 confirmed cases of measles in the community of Two Hills. This includes seven new cases confirmed since April 4. An additional new case has been confirmed in the Vegreville area making for 21 confirmed cases within the Central Zone at this time.
At least four of the individual cases have also been in public settings while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
March 31, 2025
Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department
4401 53 Ave. Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (MST)
April 1, 2025
Two Hills Medical Clinic
5019 51 St Unit #2, Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 8:45 am – 2:17 pm (MST)
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)
5114 46 Ave, Tofield, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 2:25 pm – 2:30 pm (MST)
Costco
10310 186 St. NW, Edmonton, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 3 pm – 6:30 pm (MST)
Chik-Fil-A (drive thru)
10104 186 St. NW, Edmonton, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 4:20 pm – 4:45 pm (MST)
WalMart Supercentre
6809 Hwy 16A, Vegreville, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 8 pm – 10:30 pm (MST)
April 2, 2025
Two Hills Medical Clinic
5019 51 St Unit #2, Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 9:20 am – 1:25 pm (MST)
Two Hills Health Centre Laboratory/Diagnostic Imaging
4401 53 Ave. Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 11:45 am – 2:15 pm (MST)
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)
5114 46 Ave, Tofield, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 5:30 pm – 5:35 pm (MST)
April 3, 2025
Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department
4401 53 Ave. Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 11:10 am – 2:30 pm (MST)
Two Hills Medical Clinic
5019 51 St Unit #2, Two Hills, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 3 pm – 5 pm (MST)
Holden Post Office
5011 50 St, Holden, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 5:40 pm – 7:40 pm (MST)
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)
6801 Hwy 16A West, Vegreville, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 6:15 pm – 6:20 pm (MST)
Fas Gas Plus
6813 Hwy 16A, Vegreville, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 9:20 pm – 11:30 pm (MST)
April 4, 2025
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)
6801 Hwy 16A West, Vegreville, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 7:40 pm – 7:45 pm (MST)
St. Joseph’s General Hospital
5241 43 St, Vegreville, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 8 pm – 10:30 pm (MST)
April 5, 2025
Tofield Health Centre Emergency Department
5543 44 St, Tofield, AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 6:40 am – 12:10 pm (MST)
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. They should self-monitor themselves of 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.
Symptoms of Measles include:
Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely death. Persons who are pregnant, less than 1 year of age, or have weakened immune systems are at greatest risk.
If symptoms of measles do develop, 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.
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.
With measles currently circulating in the area, those who live in Two Hills are also currently recommended and eligible for additional immunizations:
Following a measles exposure, vaccine given within 72 hours can prevent infection. Immune globulin (antibodies) given within six days can also prevent infection in high-risk susceptible persons who cannot safely receive vaccine or in whom it may not be effective due to age or time from exposure, as is the case for persons who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems (immunocompromised), and some infants less than 12 months of age.
Contact Health Link at 811 for more information if these situations apply to you or your family.
Albertans uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s immunization history, can text ‘vaccine record’ to 88111 or call Health Link (811) or their local public health or community health centre. Individuals who are 14 years of age and older can check their My Health Record account immunization record. To check eligibility and/or to book an immunization, call the Immunization Booking Line at 811 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. if you live in the Calgary or Edmonton Zone. If you live in another zone in Alberta, contact your local public health or community health centre.
Albertans can also text 'Measles' to 88111 to get measles health information texted to your mobile device.
For further information on routine childhood immunization, visit ahs.ca/immunization You can also learn more from MyHealthAlberta about the risks of measles here and find frequently asked questions here.
For the latest information on measles in Alberta, visit 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.
