AHS warns of potential public measles exposures at Calgary airport
Alberta Health Services is notifying the public of a person in the Calgary zone who has been in public settings while infectious.
The first exposure took place on Wednesday at the Calgary International Airport's domestic arrival gate A17 between 8:10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The second exposure location took place on the same day at the airport's domestic departure gate C55, WestJet flight 630 from Calgary International Airport to Charlottetown Airport. The time period is approximately between 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Anyone who attended either location at these times who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine may be at risk of developing measles.
They are encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Symptoms include a fever of 38.3 C or higher; cough, runny nose, and/or red eyes; and a rash that can form three to seven days after fever starts.
Complications from measles include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery and rarely death.
People who are pregnant, less than five years old, or have weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of serious complications.
If measles symptoms develop, AHS advises individuals to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any health-care facilities or providers.
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How to find out if you need the measles vaccine
In Alberta, measles vaccinations are offered free of charge through Alberta's publicly funded immunization program. The recommended schedule for measles vaccinations is in two doses, the first at one year of age, with a second at 18 months.
Anyone who thinks they are exposed and is not protected against measles may be eligible for immunization to reduce their risk of infection.
The dose needs to be provided within 72 hours of exposure to prevent measles. Babies under one year of age, people with severely weakened immune systems and those who are pregnant may be able to receive immunoglobulin.
Anyone looking for more information can do so by call the measles hotline. Alternatively, anyone over the age of 14 can visit myhealth.alberta.ca.
The measles hotline connects anyone to a professional who can assist in accessing their immunization records, offer general information, provide advice for those experiencing symptoms and help book measles immunization appointments or locate a public health clinic offering immunizations.
Residents can also text 'Measles' to 88111 for information texted to their mobile devices.
More information about routine childhood immunizations can be found online by visiting ahs.ca/immunization. More information on the risks of measles and frequently asked questions can be found on MyHealthAlberta.
For the latest information on measles in Alberta, visit ahs.ca/measles.
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