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By Erika Rolling
Health Advisory

More potential measles exposure in Peace Region

Jun 13, 2025 | 12:13 PM

Alberta Health Services says they’ve been notified of people with confirmed cases of the measles in the North Zone that attended a public setting while they were in the infectious stage.

Individuals that were at Rycroft Weaver Auctions, located at 55002 AB-49 on June 2, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., may have been exposed to the measles.

The provincial health authority says anyone who attended this location between that time period, who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, may be at risk for developing measles. They should monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.

People should monitor for symptoms of:

  • Fever of 38.3°C or higher
  • Cough, runny nose and/or red eyes
  • 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.

Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely death.

Persons who are pregnant, less than 5 years of age, or have weakened immune systems are at the greatest risk.

If symptoms do develop, individuals should stay at home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any healthcare provider.

You can also text ‘Measles’ to 88111 to get measles health information texted to your mobile device.

If you think you have been exposed and you are not protected against measles, you may be able to receive immunization to reduce the risk of infection.

A dose of vaccine needs to be given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent measles.

Additional measles vaccines are available for residents in the North Zone, including infants 6 months and older.

Click here for more information from Alberta Health Services.

by Erika Rolling