Primary Care Alberta Clinical Updates
Measles resources
As measles case numbers continue to increase in Alberta, primary care teams are reminded of the following key resources.
 
Note: Measles resources are constantly being updated – please watch for new updates. 
  • New: Today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of an additional new case of measles within the Central Zone. Several of the individual cases have been in public settings while infectious, including in the communities of Two Hills, Vegreville and Red Deer. For the latest information on measles in Alberta – including a full list of exposure locations and dates across the province – visit ahs.ca/measles. 
  • Measles | Alberta.ca – offers up-to-date case numbers and information for the public. 
  • Active Health Advisories | Alberta Health Services – lists current advisories by zone. 
  • Provincial Measles Primary Care Clinical Pathway – gives step-by-step, comprehensive clinical guidance on care delivery. 
  • Measles Primary Care Summary Guide – sums up key clinical information and relevant information for a clinic setting.
New - APL specimen collection pathways for measles
To protect the public and staff while ensuring access to laboratory services for all Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL), in collaboration with Alberta Health Services Public Health, has developed defined specimen collection pathways for all measles testing. The APL patient appointment line 1-877-702-4486 must be used to ensure appropriate and safe access to measles testing. 
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