AHS warns of possible tuberculosis exposure at Calgary day care
Alberta Health Services says dozens of children and their parents may have been exposed to tuberculosis at a Calgary day care.
The provincial health authority sent letters to 150 people Wednesday, warning that they or their child may have come in contact with a confirmed case of tuberculosis at an undisclosed day care in the Calgary Zone.
Only those who received letters are considered to have been potentially exposed.
AHS said the risk of transmission is considered low and the identified case does not present an ongoing risk at the daycare or to the general public, however the provincial agency is informing the public as a matter of transparency.
The letters include information on arranging assessments for potential tuberculosis as well as screening and treatment if required.
Follow-up screenings are being arranged through the Calgary Zone’s medical officer of health, which AHS said is routine in response to any exposure to active cases of infectious TB.
No further details about the case or its location are being released to protect patient confidentiality.
In February, AHS notified 53 individuals that they had potentially been exposed to tuberculosis at a Calgary school.
General information about TB can be found on Alberta Health Services’ website and anyone with questions can call the Health Link line at 811.