AHS adds more measles clinics as concerned parents wait in long line ups for immunization
Posted Apr 30, 2014 3:42 pm.
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The day after declaring a measles outbreak in much of the province, Alberta Health Services has announced it’s opening even more vaccination clinics in the city.
This announcement, as parents and children rushed to two clinics in Calgary Wednesday afternoon.
The line-up was long at the Northgate Immunization Clinic on 36th Street Northeast.
The word “outbreak” was alarming for many Calgary parents who say recent measles cases already put the issue at the top of their minds.
Lisa is a first time mother for baby Ethan; she’s up-to-date with her immunizations and she wants her son to be too.
“There’s been cases in kids less than one, so that’s why we didn’t want to wait until his one-year vaccinations. I just said, okay, if they’re doing it, we’ll just get it done,” she said. “We’ve had two friends that have been potentially exposed to the measles cases that have been going around town. When we saw the outbreak declared, we got more concerned, and we wanted to make sure that we came out today.”
Erin has a toddler and an infant, and says she’s not a fan of those who don’t get immunized.
“I think it’s dangerous. Especially for children that can become very ill or there could be death. It could be tragic,” she said.
Michelle told 660News, it Is important for her whole family’s peace of mind to attend the clinic right away.
“You don’t want the disease spreading to other people, so I think it’s important for everybody to do that,” she said.
More dates have been announced for people looking to get their measles immunization.
There will be immunization clinics at the South Calgary Health Centre Immunization Clinic and the Northgate Immunizations Clinic Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., while Saturday clinics will be set-up at the South Calgary Health Centre Immunization Clinic and Brentwood from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
On April 30, Alberta Health Services announced additional dates for those hoping to get the shot.
Northgate Measles Immunization Clinic – A#154, 495 36 ST. NE
Wed., April 30, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (as previously announced)
Wed., May 07, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
South Calgary Health Centre Measles Immunization Clinic* – 3 floor, 31 Sunpark Plaza SE
Wed., April 30, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (as previously announced)
Sat., May 03, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (as previously announced)
Tues., May 06, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat., May 10, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Public is reminded that this is NOT located in the South Health Campus.
Brentwood Village Mall Measles Immunization Clinic – Unit 302, 3630 Brentwood Rd. NW
Sat., May 3, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (as previously announced)
Wed., May 07, 2014 – 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat., May 10, 2014 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A measles outbreak has been declared in our province with 22 confirmed cases, nine of them in the Calgary region.
In rare cases measles can lead to death, other symptoms include diarrhea, ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain or seizures.
