Alberta’s measles spike prompts public health alert

April 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

Alberta Health Services has reported 29 new measles cases that push the total to 118, raising concerns when exposures were flagged at several Edmonton clinics. Officials are urging heightened vigilance as the province navigates this contagious setback—because measles apparently isn’t on trend, even in 2023.

edmontonjournal.com / Worst measles outbreak in a quarter-century as Alberta cases erupt

Infants in the six- to 12-month age may be particularly vulnerable to the measles virus because any natural immunity they may have gotten from their mother has waned

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

Alberta Health Services says people may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease at three medical clinics in the Edmonton area

thestar.com / Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

EDMONTON - Health officials in Alberta are reporting 29 new cases of measles, bringing the province's total to 118 since early March.

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