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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.
Alberta babies have been born with measles due to outbreaks, worrying doctors
Alberta's measles outbreaks have led to babies being born with congenital measles, the province has confirmed. Congenital measles can lead to severe complications, including death.
Alberta government faces mounting pushback to new COVID-19 vaccine policy
The Alberta government continues to face fierce opposition to plans that will reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines in the province.
Measles is surging in Alberta. Which vaccine-preventable disease could be next?
Doctors and scientists worry Alberta's measles outbreaks could signal the start of a new era when other dangerous infectious diseases of the past could re-emerge and pose new health threats.
Alberta's measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
Alberta's measles surge is so dramatic, the last time case counts were higher Calgary did not have an NHL team, 'O Canada' was not yet the official national anthem and gasoline would set you back 24 cents a litre.
Wildfire smoke carries short- and long-term health risks, Alberta experts warn
As Alberta faces the prospect of another wildfire smoke-filled summer, experts are urging people to monitor conditions and take steps to protect their health.
Physicians brace for summer travel season as Alberta tops 800 measles cases
As summer approaches, Alberta's measles case counts are expected to keep climbing and some experts worry transmission will become even more widespread.
Doctors warn of 'frightening' measles complication that can strike a decade after initial infection
As Alberta's measles case counts soar, doctors and scientists are warning parents about the long-term and lesser-known complications of measles. And they can be deadly.
From outbreaks to mass casualty events, Alberta's health system preps for G7 summit
Alberta's health system is being prepared for a variety of scenarios, including disease outbreaks and mass casualty incidents, ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis later this month.
Southern Alberta's 472 confirmed measles cases 'tip of the iceberg,' health official says
As southern Alberta battles its worst measles outbreak in decades, some doctors are warning the virus is more rampant than the case counts show and they're now struggling to keep up with demand.