US EditionAHS warns of potential measles exposure in Edmonton
- Alberta has reported more than 1,000 confirmed measles cases since March 2025, with active outbreaks primarily in the south, north, and central zones as of June.
- The outbreak intensified primarily in the south, central, and north zones, where many young children remain inadequately vaccinated, and measles is now spreading extensively among those without immunity.
- Health officials warn that measles transmission is uncontrollable currently and most hospitalizations relate to complications like pneumonia and brain inflammation.
- Dr. Karina Top stated, "This is out of control" and urged engagement with affected communities to increase vaccination and contain spread.
- In response, Alberta Health Services expanded free vaccination clinics province-wide and launched a multilingual immunization campaign to reduce cases and prevent deaths.
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Measles 'out of control,' experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta's measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000 case milestone and infectious diseases specialists are warning the virus is likely "impossible to contain," given the current level of transmission.
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