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Alberta Faces Measles Surge: 2,000 Cases, Urgent Vaccination Needed

10/4/2025

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Alberta's Measles Crisis

Alberta reports nearly 2,000 measles cases, the highest per capita in Canada, 90% unvaccinated.
A premature infant died from measles, Alberta's second outbreak death; the Two Hills Health Centre masking mandate was rescinded despite rising cases.
Health officials urge MMR vaccination and warn measles weaken the immune system.
Critics, including the Alberta NDP, say the government failed to act promptly.

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CDC's Measles Surge

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1,544 confirmed measles cases nationwide, the highest since 1992, with 92% unvaccinated.
Minnesota records 10 new cases, bringing the year total to 18 and signaling ongoing spread.
Texas peaks at 762 cases, with two deaths and substantial hospitalizations across facilities.
Arizona confirms 59 cases, mainly in Mohave County, linked to the Utah outbreak.

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Alberta's Measles Crisis

Alberta reports nearly 2,000 measles cases, the highest per capita in Canada, 90% unvaccinated.
A premature infant died from measles, Alberta's second outbreak death; the Two Hills Health Centre masking mandate was rescinded despite rising cases.
Health officials urge MMR vaccination and warn measles weaken the immune system.
Critics, including the Alberta NDP, say the government failed to act promptly.

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