How will the measles outbreak in Alberta affect kids? / Calgary Herald

Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 pm

Amid a significant measles outbreak influencing diverse regions, officials report over 500 cases among children in Alberta while an Ontario infant tragically became the first fatality linked to the current epidemic. Health experts are urging immediate increases in vaccination efforts and public awareness to stem the disease’s spread.

lapresse.ca / Rougeole | Les médecins encouragent la population à se faire vacciner

Les médecins de santé publique recommandent aux personnes qui ignorent si elles ont été vaccinées contre la rougeole de se faire vacciner.

calgaryherald.com / How will the measles outbreak in Alberta affect kids?

More than 500 measles cases in children under 17-years-old have been reported in Alberta

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario baby’s measles-related death highlights vaccination critical, health experts say

Infant infected with the disease in utero from unvaccinated mother is first fatality associated with the current outbreak in Canada

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