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Infection spread

Measles exposure in Rosthern

May 7, 2025 | 9:44 AM

Members of the public are being notified of a measles exposure last week in Rosthern.

A person confirmed to have measles attended the emergency department at the Rosthern Hospital throughout the weekend.

The notification from the Saskatchewan Health Authority said the infected person attended the hospital on:

• Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, May 2, from 7:25 p.m. to Saturday, May 3 at 3:40 a.m.
• Saturday, May 3 from 5:25 p.m. to Sunday, May 4 at 5:20 a.m.

Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash which starts on the face and spreads onto the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin. The rash can last from four to seven days.

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Vaccination can prevent measles and with two doses, the vaccine is nearly 100 per cent effective.

The province asks the public to review their vaccination status. If you were immunized in Saskatchewan, the information should be available on your MySaskHealthRecord. You can also discuss with your family doctor to ensure your vaccination status is up to date.

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The virus is highly contagious and spreads through the air. It can live for up to two hours in the air or on surfaces in a space where a person has coughed or sneezed. If you have any of the symptoms listed and also attended the Rosthern Hospital at the times listed above, you are urged to contact HealthLine 811 for assessment and advice. You are also encouraged to contact your doctor to inform them you may have been exposed to measles.

If you have the symptoms, you are asked not to attend a clinic. If you are in need of emergency medical care, you are asked to call the hospital in advance before attending the emergency department, ensuring all are aware you may have been exposed to measles.

When symptomatic, a person needs to stay in isolation to avoid spreading infection.

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