REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public about potential exposure to measles in both Regina and Swift Current following confirmation of new cases.
People who visited several locations in either city during specific times between May 16 and May 19 may have been exposed and are asked to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days.
In Regina, potential exposure occurred at:
- The Atlas Hotel (4177 Albert St) between Friday, May 16 and Monday, May 19, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Apex Adventure Plex (2329 8th Ave) on Sunday, May 18, from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.
- Taco Bell (4440 Albert St) on Sunday, May 18, from 6:42 to 7:13 p.m.
In Swift Current, potential exposure occurred at:
- McDonald’s (420 Â鶹´«Ã½AV Service Rd E) on Friday, May 16, from 1:15 to 1:30 p.m.
- Pizza Pizza (1701 North Service Rd E) on Monday, May 19, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
People who were at any of these locations during the times listed and are unvaccinated, unsure of their vaccination status, or experiencing symptoms should call HealthLine 811 for advice and not visit a clinic in person.
Measles symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, white spots in the mouth, and a red blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads downward. The rash usually appears three to seven days after initial symptoms and lasts four to seven days.
The SHA says those who are unvaccinated, pregnant, under one year old, or immunocompromised may be eligible for preventative treatment up to six days post-exposure.
Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and on surfaces where an infected person has coughed or sneezed. Infected individuals are contagious from four days before to four days after the rash appears and must remain in strict isolation during this period.
Vaccination remains the best protection. The measles vaccine is free and nearly 100 per cent effective after two doses.
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