Health
AHS confirms case of measles in Calgary, prompts public alert
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that a person with lab-confirmed measles was in public settings in Calgary while infectious, prompting an alert to those who may have been exposed.
In an e-mailed statement on Tuesday night, the health agency said that individuals who were in the following locations, during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles.
- Nov. 23: Air Canada flight AC206 Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC). Exposure time period: Duration of flight. Departed Nov. 23 11:20 a.m., and arrived Nov. 23 12:45 p.m. Exposure location: Calgary International Airport, domestic arrivals. Exposure time period: 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Nov. 24.:Alberta Children’s Hospital in the emergency department waiting room. Exposure time period: 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Nov. 27: Alberta Children’s Hospital in the emergency department waiting room. Exposure time period: 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
AHS said anyone who believe they may have been exposed to measles at these locations are encouraged to review their immunization records and call HealthLink 811 for advice, and monitor themselves for symptoms.
Those who have less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, or those who were born after 1970 are at risk of developing measles if exposed.
Some individuals, including those who have received fewer than two doses of measles-containing vaccine, those who are pregnant, under one year of age. or have a weakened immune system, may be eligible to receive medication to prevent measles, said AHS.
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red blotchy rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts. The rash begins behind the ears and on the face before spreading down the body to arms and legs.
AHS said that measles is extremely contagious and is easily spread through the air.
There is no treatment for measles.
|
Sources 2/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/measles-alberta-ahs-public-exposure-1.7043151 The mention sources can contact us to remove/changing this article |
What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos
to request, modification Contact us at Here or [email protected]
 |
 |
 |
