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Alberta Faces Major Measles Outbreak: 210 Cases Confirmed

5/6/2025

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Alberta is grappling with its most significant measles outbreak in four decades, reporting 210 confirmed cases. In response, health officials are ramping up vaccine availability and initiating a multilingual awareness campaign. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange stresses the critical need for immunization, now offering early doses for infants aged six to 11 months and extending clinic hours for better access.

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Alberta is grappling with its most significant measles outbreak in four decades, reporting 210 confirmed cases. In response, health officials are ramping up vaccine availability and initiating a multilingual awareness campaign. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange stresses the critical need for immunization, now offering early doses for infants aged six to 11 months and extending clinic hours for better access.