New measles resources

A new measles resources document aimed at healthcare providers is now available from AHS.

It consolidates information from several sources and references symptoms, complications, prevention, and control.

Read the document

With cases continuing to rise in Alberta, please review the latest information about exposure advisories, including a case last week at the Calgary International Airport.

All practitioners in the Calgary Zone are advised to consider measles in under-vaccinated individuals presenting with a febrile illness. Locally acquired cases may not have a known source.

Appointments for immunization are available within the week across the zone.

A measles hotline was launched in June at 1.844.944.3434. Physicians can also report suspected and probable cases to the physician reporting line at 1.844.343.0971 (option No. 1).

Posters available: Measles posters are now available in several languages, including Low German, Michif Cree, Michif French, Blackfoot and Spanish. More information.