US EditionTwo cases of measles in Edmonton spurs health alert
- Alberta's government is alerting residents about measles symptoms and prevention resources after cases were confirmed in Edmonton and northern Alberta, stating, "Measles is a serious, highly infectious disease that can have devastating consequences," according to Dr. Mark Joffe, chief medical officer of health.
- People may have been exposed to measles at Stollery Children's Hospital's emergency department from March 14 to 15, as well as at the Belle Rive Medicentres Family Health Care Clinic on March 12.
- Individuals born in or after 1970 who have received fewer than two doses of the measles vaccine are at risk and should monitor for symptoms such as fever and rash, as reported by Alberta Health Services.
- In Alberta, the measles vaccine is provided free through the province's immunization program, and residents are advised to check their vaccination records to ensure they are fully immunized.
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Alberta Health Services Issues Measles Alert, Cases Reported in Other Provinces
New measles cases have been reported in Alberta, following the province’s confirmation of several cases over the weekend. This comes amid an outbreak affecting various provinces across Canada. Alberta reported two new cases in the last 24 hours as of noon on March 18, one in Calgary and one in Edmonton, bringing the total cases this year to 13, according to the province’s daily tracking. Alberta Health Services issued a public alert at the end o…
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