A public alert has been issued for possible exposure to measles in the Taber area. (Photo: Pattison Media)

By David Opinko

AHS confirms second measles case in Taber area, issues public alert

Mar 29, 2025 | 2:05 PM

Alberta Health Service (AHS) warns the public that they might have been exposed to measles after a second case was confirmed in southern Alberta.

The infected person was in public settings while infectious.

People who were in the following locations during the specified times may have been exposed:

• March 22, 2025
  • The Colosseum
  • 450 31 St. N. Suite 70, Lethbridge
  • Exposure time period: Approx. 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (MST)
• March 27, 2025
  • Coulee Medical Clinic
  • 4110A Westview Pl., Taber
  • Exposure time period: Approx. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (MST)

AHS submitted the following public health information.

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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 3 to 7 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.

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