First reported case in Calgary area. Make sure to get yourself vaccinated if you aren't already or have been to the below areas.
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Alberta Health Services has issued a measles alert for Calgary and Cochrane after someone carrying the virus was out in public spaces while infectious.
The warning is calling for anyone who may have encountered the person in the last two days to get a free immunization.
Laboratory testing confirmed the individual was carrying measles and visited a number of businesses and establishments over an eight-day period.
Anyone who was in the following locations on March 12 during the times indicated below and has not received any measles-containing vaccine will be offered immunization on Friday from 9:30 to 5 p.m. at Brentwood Mall AHS Immunization Clinic at 3630 Brentwood Rd. N.W.
Anyone else who may have encountered the infected person on dates earlier than March 12 should review their immunization history and contact AHS Health Link for advice or to book an appointment at their local community health centre.
AHS said “it’s imperative” that only those who could have encountered the person on March 12 attend this clinic.
March 12:
Cabela’s at 851 64 Ave. N.E. in Calgary between 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Re:Grub Deerfoot City at 5113 – 901 64 Ave. N.E. in Calgary between 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Bella Concert Hall at 4824 Mt. Royal Gate S.W., Mount Royal University, in Calgary between 7:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
March 11:
Multi-business facility, 110 – 2 Ave. West in Cochrane between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Yoshi Grill at 204 5 Avenue in Cochrane between 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Save-on-Foods at 65 Bow Street in Cochrane between 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.
March 8:
Rexall Pharmacy, 305 1 St. West in Cochrane between 1 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
March 6:
Multi-business facility, 110 – 2 Ave. West in Cochrane between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
March 5:
The Tim Hortons at 12 Westside Drive in Cochrane between 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Multi-business facility at 110 – 2 Ave West in Cochrane between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cumbrian Arms Pub at 57 West Aasby Road in Cochrane between 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on March 6
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