Saskatchewan Health Authority says measles can be prevented by the safe, effective and free measles vaccine and with two doses, the vaccination is almost 100-per-cent effective. (Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press files)

By paNOW Staff

Health

Measles exposure in 7 Saskatchewan communities: SHA

May 14, 2025 | 4:35 PM

The province is notifying the public of measles exposures in seven different municipalities where there were confirmed measles cases. The communities are Saskatoon, Swift Current, Outlook, Assiniboia, Gravelbourg and Ponteix.

If you were at the following locations during this time period, you are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days.

Saskatoon

• Saskatoon Rock Creek Grill (3020 Preston Avenue South)
  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Prairieland Park (503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon)
  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saskatoon Home Inn and Suites (253 Willis Crescent)
  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 11:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025
• Saskatoon Boston Pizza (3055 Clarence Avenue South)
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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• Co-op Gas Bar (8501 Dewdney Avenue, Regina)
  • Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Swift Current

• Cowtown (1511 Battleford Trail East, Swift Current)
  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Walmart Supercentre (1800 Memorial Drive, Swift Current)
  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Gravelbourg

• St. Joesph’s Hospital/Foyer d’Youville – Emergency Room waiting room and the acute care wing of the building (216 Bettez Street, Gravelbourg)
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Gravelbourg Family Pharmacy (616 Main Street, Gravelbourg)
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Assiniboia

• Harvey’s Home Center (104-2nd Avenue West, Assiniboia)
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Southland Co-op Gas Station (501 1st Avenue West, Assiniboia)
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Southland Co-op Grocery Store (409 Center Street, Assiniboia)
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• B & A Petroleum (420 1st Avenue West, Assiniboia)
  • Monday, May 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Assiniboia Post Office (104 4th Avenue West, Assiniboia)
  • Monday, May 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Co-op Hardware Store (403 1st Avenue West, Assiniboia)
  • Monday, May 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Shoppers Drug Mart (424 Center Street, Assiniboia)
  • Monday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Outlook

• Dairy Queen (150 Saskatchewan Rd, Outlook)
  • Friday, May 9, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ponteix

• Ponteix Post Office (225 Centre Street, Ponteix)
  • Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Measles is highly contagious and is spread through the air. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air or on a surface. It can spread from four days before a rash appears until four days after a rash develops. If you were exposed and are not vaccinated, are unsure of your vaccination status, or develop symptoms you are urged to call 811.

Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and throat and a red blotchy rase which develops on the face and spreads roughly three to seven days after symptoms begin.

If you were potentially exposed, you may be eligible for preventative treatment for up to six days after exposure. If you are symptomatic, do not attend a clinic in person. Call 811 for instruction.

If you are in distress and require emergency care, do not delay seeking care. You are requested to call the emergency department before attending and inform the staff you were exposed to measles. That will ensure staff can put proper precautions in place.

Vaccination prevents measles. The province ensures the vaccine is safe, effective and free. With two doses, prevention is nearly 100 per cent effective.

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