Measles Exposure Alerts Spread Across Texas, Alberta, Saskatchewan

Measles outbreaks are ongoing in multiple regions, including Texas, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, with public health officials issuing exposure alerts at various venues. In Collin County, Texas, a new measles case potentially exposed people at four locations in McKinney, amid a statewide outbreak that has confirmed 729 cases since January. Alberta has reported rising cases, now totaling 606, with exposure alerts issued for health facilities in Peace River and Grimshaw, alongside campaigns targeting vaccination for infants. Saskatchewan's health authorities emphasize measles symptoms such as fever, cough, red eyes, and a characteristic rash, urging those exposed to contact healthcare providers and highlighting the critical importance of two-dose vaccination for effective protection. Swift Current, Saskatchewan, has identified additional exposure sites at local restaurants and stresses monitoring symptoms for 21 days post-exposure, recommending vaccination as the best defense. Overall, health officials across these areas caution about measles' high contagion risk and urge vaccination to prevent further spread and severe complications.