Fact Check: Alberta Health Services issued a standing measles exposure advisory on June 12, 2023, for the communities of La Crete, Fort Vermilion, and High Level.

Fact Check: "Alberta Health Services issued a standing measles exposure advisory on June 12, 2023, for the communities of La Crete, Fort Vermilion, and High Level."

What We Know

The claim states that Alberta Health Services (AHS) issued a standing measles exposure advisory on June 12, 2023, specifically for the communities of La Crete, Fort Vermilion, and High Level. However, the most recent advisory from AHS regarding measles exposure was issued on June 12, 2025, not 2023. This advisory was in response to a significant increase in measles cases in the North Zone, particularly affecting the same communities mentioned in the claim (source-1).

The advisory indicated that individuals in these areas should be aware of the increased risk of measles and ensure their immunizations are up to date. It was noted that the advisory replaced previous site-specific notifications due to the broader risk of transmission (source-1).

Analysis

The claim is factually incorrect as it references a date that does not align with the actual issuance of the advisory. AHS has indeed issued a standing measles exposure advisory, but this occurred on June 12, 2025, not June 12, 2023. This discrepancy is critical because it misleads the public regarding the timing and context of the health advisory.

Furthermore, the advisory itself is well-documented and can be verified through official AHS communications, which are typically reliable sources of public health information. AHS has a structured process for issuing health advisories, and their announcements are based on verified data regarding disease outbreaks (source-1, source-2).

The sources used to verify the claim are credible, coming directly from AHS, which is the governing health authority in Alberta. The information is consistent across multiple reports from AHS, confirming the advisory's issuance date and the affected communities (source-1, source-5).

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that Alberta Health Services issued a standing measles exposure advisory on June 12, 2023, is false. The advisory was actually issued on June 12, 2025, and pertains to the same communities mentioned in the claim. The misinformation regarding the date significantly alters the context and relevance of the advisory.

Sources

1. Measles Outbreak prompts Standing Exposure Advisory for ...
2. Confirmed case of measles prompts public alert to potential ...
3. Active Health Advisories
4. AHS has issued a standing order for potential measles ...
5. Rampant measles spread in northern Alberta prompts another ...
6. Alberta reaches most confirmed measles cases in nearly ...
7. Measles | Alberta.ca
8. More potential measles exposure in Peace Region