Alberta ramping up measles immunization efforts amidst highest number of cases in decades

Alberta’s interim chief medical officer of health encouraging families to get children vaccinated for measles

Alberta’s interim chief medical officer of health, Dr. Sunil Sookram, is encouraging families to have their children vaccinated for measles.

Together, we can stop the spread of measles in Alberta

Measles is spreading — not just in other parts of the world, but right here in Alberta. This disease, once rare in Canada thanks to measles vaccines, is now circulating in several areas of our province. It’s a highly contagious illness that spreads quickly, especially in close-knit communities where people gather frequently and where immunization rates are lower.

Kids in ICU now, province pleads for more vaccinations

With 265 cases of measles confirmed within the province to date – 55 on Monday alone – and three children in ICU, Alberta’s government is asking citizens to do their part to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe…

Alberta ramping up measles immunization efforts amidst highest number of cases in decades

The provincial government is ramping up efforts to get Albertans immunized against measles.

Alberta government beefs up measles defence as cases rival 1980s levels

The Alberta government says it is taking new steps to rein in the province's measles as case counts surge to the highest levels since 1987.

Alberta to launch 'Don’t get measles. Get immunized' campaign

55 new measles cases reported in Alberta to push total cases since March to 265