Alberta doctors association warns measles will rise, ramped-up health campaign needed

Alberta doctors association warns measles will rise, ramped-up health campaign needed

As the number of measles cases in Alberta continues to rise, the organization representing its doctors says the government needs to ramp up public messaging and prevention.

Alberta in the midst of worst measles outbreak since 1997 as doctors call for action

Alberta’s measles outbreak is now the worst recorded in nearly three decades and that has health experts raising the alarm and renewing calls for stronger messaging from the provincial government.

New measles cases discovered in Alberta’s south health zone

Four new measles cases have been reported in the South Health Zone, Alberta Health reported Wednesday.

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As the number of measles cases in Alberta continues to rise, the organization representing its doctors says the government needs to ramp up public messaging and prevention. In its latest numbers posted Friday, the provincial government reported 137 total cases since March, exceeding the most recent high of 123 cases reported in the province 25 years ago. Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan said the numbers suggest that withi…

My measles journey: ‘I woke to find a rash all over my body’ – DG Verifications & Stats

Posters from the Why We Get Vaccinated community engagement campaign in Bengali Saijal Ladd, Prescribing Advisor – Medicines Planning and Operations, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB), shares her experience of contracting measles at 42, and the serious impact this had on her health. We’re sharing her story as part of London’s ‘Why We Get Vaccinated’ campaign, highlighting the importance of getting vaccinated and serving as an …

Why Albertans should care about measles

With the federal election, tax deadlines, NHL playoffs and the arrival of spring, people have lots on their minds. Unfortunately, measles should be, too. Measles is a highly infectious and very serious disease. It is entirely preventable. Alberta’s current outbreak of measles, impacting mostly children, should concern us all.