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AHS warns of potential measles exposure in Edmonton
- Alberta has confirmed 1,020 measles cases, most of which have been reported in the South, North, and Central zones according to the latest update.
- Low vaccination rates in these zones and increased virus circulation caused the outbreak to spread rapidly, making containment impossible at present.
- Eighty-Five Albertans have been hospitalized, including 14 in intensive care, mainly for pneumonia and brain inflammation complications.
- Dr. Dan Gregson characterized the current spread as unprecedented and encouraged people to get vaccinated, while Sarah Hoffman highlighted that all Albertans have access to a vaccine that effectively protects against measles.
- Alberta Health Services expanded measles clinics and public education campaigns, aiming to increase immunization and limit further disease spread.
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Measles 'out of control,' experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta's measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000 case milestone and infectious diseases specialists are warning the virus is likely "impossible to contain," given the current level of transmission.
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