Confirmed case of measles prompts public alert to potential exposures in Calgary area

CALGARY - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a confirmed case of measles in the Calgary Zone. This case has been in public settings in Canmore, Banff and Calgary while infectious.

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

April 6, 2025
Canmore - Save-On-Foods
950 Railway Ave. #2, Canmore AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 5 a.m. – 3 p.m.

April 7-10, 2025
Calgary – Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics
5915 1a St. SW, Calgary AB
Exposure time period: Approx. 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

April 11, 2025
Banff – Lux Cinema
229 Bear St. Banff AB
Exposure time period: 4 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

April 11, 2025
Banff – Fairmont Banff Springs – Bowl Valley Five Pin & Pints
405 Spray Ave. Banff AB
Exposure time period: 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

April 11, 2025
Banff – Downtown Sally
229 Bear St. Banff AB
Exposure time period: 3:30 p.m. – 6 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 and is strongly encouraged to review their immunization records and monitor themselves for symptoms of measles.

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

Symptoms of Measles include:

• Fever of 38.3° C or higher; and
• Cough, runny nose and/or red eyes; and
• A rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts, usually beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and then to the arms and legs. The rash appears red and blotchy on lighter skin colours. On darker skin colours, it can appear purple or darker than the skin around it, or it might be hard to see.

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. People born in or since 1970 who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine are susceptible to infection. Those who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine AND are pregnant, under one year of age, are adults and/or have a weakened immune system are at most risk of complications from measles, should contact Health Link at 811 promptly if exposed to measles as they may be eligible for vaccine or immune globulin to reduce the risk of developing measles. 

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 text ‘vaccine record’ to 88111, call Health Link at 811 or your local public health office. Albertans can also text 'Measles' to 88111 to get measles 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 your local 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.