Possible measles exposure at Southern Alberta hospital, province warns
Posted May 11, 2026 3:21 pm.
A health warning has been issued for possible measles exposure at a Southern Alberta hospital last week.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a person with measles was in the Claresholm Hospital emergency room on May 6, between 1:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., potentially exposing others who were there at the same time.
Anyone who was there at that time and is not fully vaccinated against measles is asked to watch for symptoms such as a high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads downward.
If symptoms appear, AHS says to stay home and call the measles line before seeking in-person care to avoid exposing others.
AHS notes that the measles vaccine is free in Alberta, and in some cases, getting a dose within a couple of days of exposure can still help reduce the risk of becoming ill.
