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

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

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

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