SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is notifying the public of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon due to confirmed measles cases. If you were at an identified location during the specified times below, please monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.
Saskatoon
- Princess Auto (2828 Idylwyld Drive North)
- Monday, November 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Krazy Bins (2802 Idylwyld Drive North)
- Monday, November 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Once Upon a Child (331 105th Street)
- Monday, November 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call HealthLine 811 if you were exposed and:
- are unvaccinated, or
- are unsure of your vaccination status for measles, or
- develop measles symptoms.
Measles symptoms include:
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Anyone potentially exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment for up to six days after exposure if they are unvaccinated, pregnant, under one year of age or immune suppressed. Do not attend a clinic in person if you are symptomatic. Call HealthLine 811 for information and instructions.
If you are in medical distress, do not delay seeking care. However, please call BEFORE entering the emergency department, or if calling 911, and inform the health care team that you may have been exposed to measles so proper precautions can be put in place to minimize spread.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread very easily to others through the air. The virus can live up to two hours in the air or on surfaces in a space where a person coughed or sneezed. It can spread from four days before a rash appears until four days after a rash develops. Through this period, a person needs to stay in strict isolation to avoid spreading the infection to others.
Measles is prevented by vaccination. The measles vaccine is safe, effective and free. With two doses, measles vaccination is almost 100 per cent effective. Please review your immunizations in your MySaskHealthRecord, if you were immunized in Saskatchewan, or discuss with your health practitioner to ensure that you and your family’s immunizations are up to date.
For more information on current measles exposure alerts around the province, immunization and symptoms, visit saskhealthauthority.ca/measles.
