WEYBURN - The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public of potential measles exposure in Weyburn. Individuals who were present at the following location during specific times are 小蓝视频 urged to monitor their health closely for up to 21 days following the exposure:
Location and time of exposure:
- Walmart – 1000 Sims Ave, Weyburn
- Date: April 17, 2025
- Time: 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can spread rapidly through the air. People who were at the Walmart during these hours and experience any symptoms are advised to take immediate precautions.
Symptoms of measles include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red eyes
- Small, white spots (known as Koplik spots) inside the mouth and throat
- A red, blotchy rash that usually starts on the face and spreads down the body, appearing about three to seven days after the onset of symptoms.
Vaccination is key to prevention
Measles can be prevented with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The vaccine is both safe and effective, with two doses providing almost 100 per cent protection. The SHA encourages residents to review their immunization status through their MySaskHealthRecord or consult with their healthcare provider to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
What to do if you may have been exposed
Anyone who was at the identified location during the specified times and begins to show symptoms should take immediate action.
Do not attend any clinics in person if you are symptomatic.
Call HealthLine 811 for guidance on symptom assessment and care advice.
Alternatively, contact your healthcare provider and inform them of your potential exposure.
In some cases, preventative treatment may be available for those who were exposed within six days of contact.
Measles can spread very easily to others through the air. The virus can live up to two hours in the air or on surfaces in a space where a person coughed or sneezed. It can spread from four days before a rash appears until four days after a rash develops. Through this period, a person needs to stay in strict isolation to avoid spreading the infection to others.
