By Erika Rolling

Health Alert

Possible measles exposure in Fairview

Mar 19, 2026 | 1:05 PM

The provincial government says an individual infected with the measles was in a public setting in Fairview this week.

On Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026, the infected person was at the Fairview Health Complex’s Emergency Department from 10:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Anyone who attended this location during this time frame, who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine or has never had measles disease, may be at risk for developing measles and may be asked to take additional precautions if presenting to a healthcare facility.

People should monitor for symptoms of measles; like runny nose, cough, red eyes, fever, and a rash that develops 3 to 7 days after fever starts, are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.

If symptoms do develop, individuals are advised to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.