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Measles

Measles is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through the air when someone who has measles coughs or sneezes. Measles is sometimes called rubeola or red measles. Measles tends to be more severe in babies and adults.
It can cause:
– High fever
– Cough
– Runny nose
– Red eyes
– Blotchy, red rash that appears 3 to 7 days after the fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and to the arms and legs
If you or a loved one is showing symptoms of measles, stay home, avoid contact with others, and call Health Link at 811 before visiting any hospital, clinic, or healthcare provider. The registered nurse who answers your call will guide you on the next steps.
The MMR-Var vaccine is given as part of Alberta’s routine immunization schedule for children and is free. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (varicella). Contact your local public health to book a vaccination appointment. If you have any questions about measles or immunizations, please contact a primary care provider including your doctor, pharmacist, midwife, nurse practitioner, or public health nurse.
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