Could the Calgary Stampede Be a Measles ‘Super Spreader’ Event? Experts Have Concerns

Could the Calgary Stampede be a measles ‘super spreader’ event? Experts have concerns

More than 1.3 million people are expected to visit the Calgary Stampede, and this massive event is taking place at the same time the province is experiencing a measles outbreak.

Stampede could potentially increase Calgary's measles cases, health officials say

Calgary has largely evaded the brunt of the province's measles outbreak, but experts say an uptick in cases is likely as the city hosts the annual Stampede festivities.

Health experts warn of risks that large gatherings could pose to some Albertans during measles outbreak

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Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution

As the Calgary Stampede kicks off, health experts are warning about  the risk of measles exposure and are urging parents with babies and unimmunized children – along with other vulnerable Albertans – to sit this one out.

Measles Exposure Investigation Leads into Public Health Week | Erie County, PA

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