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Alberta Faces Measles Surge Amid Low Vaccination Rates

5/30/2025

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Southern Alberta is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, reporting 628 confirmed cases since March. With vaccination rates alarmingly low, especially in Taber, health officials fear the true number may be even higher. Public Health Scotland is urging families to prioritize MMR vaccinations, highlighting the critical need for immunization ahead of summer travel.

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Southern Alberta is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, reporting 628 confirmed cases since March. With vaccination rates alarmingly low, especially in Taber, health officials fear the true number may be even higher. Public Health Scotland is urging families to prioritize MMR vaccinations, highlighting the critical need for immunization ahead of summer travel.