REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a public notice about potential measles exposure in several communities, including Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Outlook, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg and Ponteix.
Residents who were at the following locations during the specified times are advised to monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.
Saskatoon
- Rock Creek Grill, 3020 Preston Ave. S.
- May 9, 10:30 p.m. – May 10, 1:00 a.m.
- Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St. W.
- May 9, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- May 10, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Home Inn and Suites, 253 Willis Cres.
- May 9, 11:30 p.m. – May 10, 9:30 a.m.
- May 10, 8:30 a.m. – May 11, 10:30 a.m.
- Boston Pizza, 3055 Clarence Ave. S.
- May 10, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Regina
- Co-op Gas Bar, 8501 Dewdney Ave.
- May 4, 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Swift Current
- Cowtown, 1511 Battleford Trail E.
- May 8, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Walmart Supercentre, 1800 Memorial Dr.
- May 8, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Gravelbourg
- St. Joseph’s Hospital, 216 Bettez St.
- May 7, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Gravelbourg Family Pharmacy, 616 Main St.
- May 7, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Assiniboia
- Harvey’s Home Center, 104 2nd Ave. W.
- May 3, 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- 小蓝视频land Co-op Gas Station, 501 1st Ave. W.
- May 3, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- 小蓝视频land Co-op Grocery Store, 409 Center St.
- May 3, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- B & A Petroleum, 420 1st Ave. W.
- May 5, 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Assiniboia Post Office, 104 4th Ave. W.
- May 5, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Co-op Hardware Store, 403 1st Ave. W.
- May 5, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Shoppers Drug Mart, 424 Center St.
- May 5, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Outlook
- Dairy Queen, 150 Saskatchewan Rd.
- May 9, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ponteix
- Ponteix Post Office, 225 Centre St.
- May 8, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The SHA advises anyone exposed to call HealthLine 811 if they are unvaccinated, unsure of their vaccination status, or develop symptoms.
Measles symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red eyes
- Fatigue or irritability
- White spots in mouth and throat
- Red blotchy rash spreading from the face downward
Anyone potentially exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment up to six days after contact. Do not visit clinics in person if symptomatic—call HealthLine 811 for guidance.
If experiencing a medical emergency, call ahead before visiting the emergency department or inform 911 that measles exposure is suspected.
Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. Individuals are infectious from four days before until four days after the rash appears.
Vaccination is nearly 100 per cent effective with two doses. The vaccine is safe, free and available in Saskatchewan.
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