Measles-infected infant dies in southwestern Ontario / CBC
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Health officials report a heartbreaking event in southwestern Ontario where a premature infant infected with measles has died. The incident, emerging amid a broader outbreak, has prompted urgent scrutiny of outbreak control measures and healthcare responses. Authorities continue to investigate contributing factors while offering support to affected families.
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Experts stress the importance of achieving herd immunity at a community level as Alberta grapples with the measles outbreak / The Edmonton Journal
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:21 pm more...
Health experts warn that Alberta is grappling with a critical measles outbreak, especially among evacuee families displaced by wildfires. Officials are urging parents to vaccinate their infants to build herd immunity and curb the spread, as public health resources strain under simultaneous crisis management.
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AHS warns of another potential measles outbreak as total cases jumps to 724 / The Edmonton Journal
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 4:22 pm more...
Alberta health officials are battling a measles outbreak that has now surpassed 700 confirmed cases, with 724 reported and several still active. In response, they are ramping up vaccination campaigns and urging public vigilance to prevent further spread of the highly contagious disease.
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Alberta issues public alert as measles cases surpass 700
Monday, June 2, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
Alberta health officials have raised the alarm with a new public alert as measles cases exceed 700, predominantly affecting the province’s youth. The outbreak has local authorities urging vaccinations and heightened vigilance, proving that even in an era of medical advances, outbreaks manage to keep life interesting.
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Calgary Issues Measles Exposure Warnings After Confirmed Case
Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Calgary health officials are urgently warning residents after a confirmed measles case raised alarm bells in the community. With exposure reported at multiple key locations, authorities are urging the public to review symptoms and get vaccinated to avoid an outbreak—because apparently, measles always seems to choose Calgary for a bit of unwelcome excitement.
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Manitoba Health Officials Identify New Measles Exposure Sites
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:21 pm more...
Manitoba public health officials have pinpointed new measles exposure locations in Winnipeg and Winkler, intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak. Authorities are urging residents to monitor for symptoms and seek advice as they ramp up contact tracing and public awareness measures.
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Alberta measles figures prompt health warnings in southern region
Monday, May 26, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
Alberta’s ongoing measles outbreak continues to raise alarms, with latest reports noting over 600 cases since early March and a new surge of confirmed cases in the province’s southern zone. Health officials are urging increased vigilance and vaccination as the situation evolves.
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Surge in measles cases sparks alert across Canada regions
Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Health officials are on high alert as a continuing surge of measles cases threatens to extend well into the summer. With new confirmations, particularly in southern Alberta, experts caution that despite robust vaccination rates, the outbreak demands continued vigilance and proactive public health intervention.
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Ontario measles outbreak intensifies with new cases driving totals upward
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Public Health Ontario reports an additional 173 measles cases, pushing the outbreak close to 1800 since last October. As vaccination efforts continue amid mounting concerns, officials and critics alike are left questioning whether community immunity will ever catch up with the spread.
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Alberta measles outbreak surpasses 500 confirmed cases
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Alberta health officials report that the province has now topped 500 measles cases following 19 new infections in a day. The outbreak intensifies public health concerns and highlights the relentless challenge of containing a highly contagious virus amid growing community anxiety.
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