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Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

Alberta confirmed 210 measles cases by last week, with three patients in intensive care and most cases involving unvaccinated children.
The outbreak stems from measles, a highly contagious disease, with about 90 percent of cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals.
The province launched a new vaccination campaign including multilingual advertising to increase immunization and control the spread.
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange noted vaccination rates are rising but emphasized ongoing efforts to improve public awareness remain necessary.
Despite the rising case numbers, Dr. Sunil Sookram reported no deaths have occurred since the outbreak began in March.

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Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

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Calgary Herald

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Braid: Smith's government mutes vaccine skepticism in face of a measles epidemic

Premier Danielle Smith has convinced many Albertans with her vaccine skepticism. Now she sets it aside in the face of a measles epidemic.

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Alberta ramps up measles vaccination push as 3 children in intensive care

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Edmonton Journal

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Alberta to ramp-up measles vaccinations and health campaign amid highest number of cases in decades

Alberta is grappling with the highest number of measles count seen in the province in decades and are now ramping-up vaccines.

17 hours ago·Edmonton, Canada

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Global News

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Alberta ramps up measles vaccination campaign as 3 hospitalized in intensive care

The number of cases of measles in Alberta continues to climb. The province's interim chief medical health officer said there are three Albertans in intensive care with virus.

18 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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