The MMR-Var vaccine is given as part of Alberta's routine immunization schedule for children and is free. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (varicella).
The MMR vaccine is another free vaccine that protects against measles.
To see if you are eligible to get the vaccine, you can call the Immunization Booking Line at 811 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. if you live in the Calgary or Edmonton Zone. If you live in another zone in Alberta, contact your local public health or community health centre.
If you have any questions about measles or immunizations, please contact a primary care provider including your doctor, pharmacist, midwife, nurse practitioner, or public health nurse.
If you don’t know your or your child’s immunization history, text "vaccine record" to 88111, call Health Link at 811, or call your local public health or community health centre.
To receive information about measles, text "measles" to 88111.