Person infected with measles went to West Edmonton Mall, Fort Edmonton Park: AHS

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a person with confirmed measles from outside of the city who travelled to Edmonton visited several public places while being infectious, including the West Edmonton Mall and Fort Edmonton Park.

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According to AHS, people who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Canadian Tire
West Point Centre, 9909 178 Street NE, Edmonton
May 18: Exposure time: Approx. 3:20 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Costco
7259 Winterburn Road NW, Edmonton
May 18: Exposure time: Approx. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
May 20: Exposure time: Approx. 5:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
May 21: Exposure time: Approx. 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Home Depot
17404 99 Avenue NW, Edmonton
May 19: Exposure time: Approx. 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

West Edmonton Mall
8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton
Various locations throughout the mall including Barber Express and the Hudson’s Bay
May 19: Exposure time: Approx. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fort Edmonton Park Train
7000 143 Street NW, Edmonton
May 20: Exposure time: Approx. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

AHS says measles is extremely contagious and spreads easily through the air.

Those who believe they may have been exposed are advised to monitor for symptoms, which include a fever of 38.3 C or higher and cough, runny nose, and/or red eyes. Additionally, a rash will appear three to seven days after the fever begins.

If you are experiencing symptoms of measles, stay home and call Health Link at 811. A vaccine for measles is available for free and should be received within 72 hours of exposure.