Measles Exposure Alerts Issued in Alberta Following Travel on Cold Shot Bus Company

Alberta Health Services has issued several public health alerts regarding potential measles exposure, linked to travel on Cold Shot Bus Company routes and at the Calgary International Airport. Individuals who were present at specific locations between March 10 and March 11, 2026, may be at risk, particularly those born in or after 1970 with fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine or no history of measles disease.

Exposure Locations and Times

The following locations and timeframes have been identified as potential exposure sites:

• Calgary International Airport: Baggage Claim Carousel #4, March 10, 2026, from 4:45 p.m. To 8:50 p.m. Alberta Health Services
• Cold Shot Bus Company – Calgary Bus Terminal: 1313 44 Ave. N.E., Calgary, March 10, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. To 8:30 p.m. Alberta Health Services
• Cold Shot Bus Company – Red Deer Terminal: 6607 67 St., Red Deer, March 10, 2026, from 10:05 p.m. To 12:05 a.m. Alberta Health Services
• Cold Shot Bus Company – Edmonton Bus Terminal: 11550 154 St. N.W., Edmonton, March 10, 2026, from 10:30 p.m. To 1:30 a.m. Alberta Health Services
• Cold Shot Bus Company – Grande Prairie Bus Terminal: 9501 113 St., Grande Prairie, March 11, 2026, from 4:30 a.m. To 6:30 a.m. Alberta Health Services
• Cold Shot Bus Company Route: Calgary to Edmonton (via Red Deer), departing March 10, 2026, at 6:20 p.m. And arriving at 10:30 p.m. CTV News
• Cold Shot Bus Company Route: Edmonton to Grande Prairie, departing March 10, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. And arriving March 11, 2026, at 4:30 a.m. CTV News

Symptoms of Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness. Symptoms typically appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include:

• Fever of 38.3°C or higher
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red eyes
• A rash that begins behind the ears and on the face, then spreads down the body. The rash may appear red and blotchy on lighter skin tones, or purple or darker than surrounding skin on darker skin tones.

What to Do If You Suspect Exposure

Individuals who were present at the identified locations during the specified times and who are unsure of their immunization status, or were born in or after 1970 and have not received two doses of measles-containing vaccine, should:

• Monitor for symptoms of measles.
• Contact the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any healthcare facility, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy, if symptoms develop.

Measles Vaccination

The measles vaccine is highly effective in preventing infection and complications. In Alberta, the measles vaccine is available free of charge through the publicly funded immunization program. The recommended schedule is two doses, the first at one year of age and the second at 18 months.

If you believe you may have been exposed and are not protected against measles, a dose of vaccine can be administered within 72 hours of exposure to potentially prevent infection. Infants under one year of age, individuals with severely weakened immune systems, and pregnant individuals may be eligible for immunoglobulin within six days of exposure. Contact the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 for more information.

Albertans can check their immunization records by calling the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434. Individuals 14 years of age and older can also check their immunization history using My Health Record. Text “Measles” to 88111 to receive measles health information on your mobile device.

For the latest information on measles in Alberta, visit alberta.ca/measles.