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Doctors brace for potential measles surge in Calgary as Alberta's outbreaks drag on
Health experts are keeping a close eye on the measles situation in Calgary as case counts tick up. And they warn vigilance is key.
20 blue-green algae advisories issued for Alberta lakes this summer
Albertans are being reminded to watch out for blue-green algae as they visit lakes this summer, even though the province has yet to experience a prolonged heatwave which people often associate with the potentially toxic blooms.
Measles out of control ahead of September school start, doctors warn
Several Alberta doctors are warning the province could face "a perfect storm" as measles outbreaks balloon and children head back to school in September.
Albertans wanted for new national survey on state of primary care
A Canadian research team is calling on Albertans to take part in a national survey about primary care.
Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?
As Alberta's measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province's wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection tool.
Alberta's measles outbreaks surpass case counts reported for entire U.S.
Alberta has now confirmed more measles cases than the entire United States has reported this year.
Alberta's health system in 'chaos' as restructuring continues, says doctor
Nearly two years after the Alberta government announced its sweeping plans to restructure health care in the province, the transformation continues and some health workers say they're still struggling to keep up with demand on the frontlines.
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.
How does Alberta's new COVID-19 vaccine policy compare to other provinces? We asked
Alberta's decision to reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines so far appears to set the province on a different course than many other Canadian jurisdictions.
Not all Alberta babies are eligible for early measles shot, worrying Calgary mom
A Calgary mother is urging the Alberta government to make an early measles vaccine dose available to babies in all parts of the province as outbreaks grow. And several doctors are calling for this too.