Measles exposure reported in Saskatoon

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon, Rosetown, and Kindersley.

In a news release sent late Thursday afternoon, the SHA said the two affected locations in Saskatoon include a Scotiabank branch at 137 Kensington Blvd. and Walmart at 225 Betts Ave.

If you were at these locations from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, and from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the same day, respectively, the SHA asks you to monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.

The affected location in Rosetown is the Rosetown Hospital, 409 Hwy North, with exposure times as follows:

- Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 8:45 p.m. to Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:30 a.m.

- Monday, May 5, 2025, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

- Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 3:30 a.m. to Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 3:20 p.m.

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According to the SHA, the warning was released due to a confirmed case of the virus.

Measle symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash.

There have been 15 more cases reported in the last week – with Saskatchewan reporting 27 total cases, according to the SHA.

If you were exposed or unvaccinated, SHA asks you to call HealthLine 811.

Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and potentially living on surfaces for up to two hours.

Individuals with measles should stay in strict isolation and are generally contagious for four days before the rash appears until four days after.

Measles is prevented by vaccination. The SHA reiterates that the measles vaccine is safe, effective, and free.

With two doses, measles vaccination is almost 100 percent effective.

Although Kindersley is listed among the exposure risks, the SHA did not provide a location or date for the community.

More information can be found here.