What is measles?
Measles is a contagious disease spread through the air. It can lead to serious conditions such as middle ear infections, encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and even death.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny Nose
- Red eyes
- A blotchy red rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts
Prevention
The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and outbreaks. Vaccinations can be booked through 811. Albertans 14 years of age and older can check their immunization history using myhealthrecords.
If you experience symptoms
If you are a SAIT student or employee and experience measles symptoms, please help limit the spread — stay home and call 811 to report symptoms.
Students: Report your illness to your instructors as soon as possible. They will work with you to manage your absence.
Employees: Report your illness to your leader as soon as possible. They will work with you to manage your absence.
Contact us
Health Safety and Environmental Services
QA200, Eugene Coste Building, SAIT Main Campus
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Phone - 403.284.8606
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Email - hse.services@sait.ca
About SAIT
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.