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Public Health Advisory on Measles Expanded

Released on January 23, 2014

There are five confirmed cases of measles in Saskatchewan.  Health officials are advising the public of the potential for risk of exposure.

Further investigation has caused the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region and the Ministry of Health to expand the list of public locations where people may have been exposed to the measles virus.

People who visited the following establishments during the dates and times listed should be aware of the symptoms of measles:

**New Locations**
  • Superstore (Rochdale location - January 17 between 1100-1330h)
  • Walmart (Rochdale location - January 17 between 1115-1345h)
  • Uplands Pizza (475 Broad St. N. - January 17- 1145-1500h)
  • Co-operators Centre in Evraz Place (1700 Elphinstone St. - January 18 between 1330-1745h)
  • Soma Salon and Spa (2336 9th Avenue N - January 20 between 1515-1830h)
In the process of contact tracing possible measles exposure, public health officials have also been directly in contact with individuals they believe may have come in contact with measles (eg. daycare workers and families).

**Previous Locations**
  • Security Building Supplies (January 13-17 inclusive)
  • Chapters book store and attached Starbucks Coffee (South Albert location - January 13 between 1000-1330h)
  • Sobeys (South Albert location - January 13 between 1000-1330h)
  • Lawson Aquatic Centre (Pool facility and common areas: January 14 between 1230-1730h)
  • Safeway (13th Avenue location - January 14 between 1530-1830h)
  • Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (Quance St. location - January 14 between 2000-2300h)
  • Argyle Park Community Centre (January 14 between 1830-2100h and January 15 between 1830-2100h)
  • Uplands Community Centre (January 14 between 1830-2100h)
Background on Measles

Measles is a highly infectious and potentially serious disease that is easily transmitted through the air.  Symptoms include high fever, cough and runny nose, followed by a rash.  The rash often starts on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.

*Note - the earliest a person will experience symptoms is ONE WEEK following exposure.  If you were born before 1970, you are assumed to be immune from contracting this disease.

IF YOU DEVELOP THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS:
  • Please CALL your Primary Health Care provider’s office, explain you were a contact of a suspect measles case, detail your symptoms, and see what accommodations can be put in place PRIOR to your visit to minimize contact with other patients.
  • Call HealthLine at 811 for general information.
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For more information, contact:

Jenna Webb
Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region
Regina 
Phone: 306-766-0889

Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina 
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: tmcmurchy@health.gov.sk.ca

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