16 h. ago Alberta announces steps to address measles outbreak, worst in decades

The provincial government is expanding access to vaccinations and launching an awareness campaign

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17 h. ago Alarms will blare across Canada this week for emergency alert system test

Don't be surprised if your phone suddenly goes off — Canada will be conducting its emergency alert system test nationwide this week.According to the website, Alert Ready was created to deliver "critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio, and LTE-connected and compatible wireless devices." Alerts can be issued for life-threatening situations such as tornadoes, fires, or AMBER alerts.A release states that the emergency alert test is also meant to increase public awareness about the system and to spark discussions about emergency preparedness.The system is scheduled to conduct a test on Wednesday, May 7, and will occur at the following times:Alberta — 1:55 p.m. MDTBritish Columbia — 1:55 p.m. PDTManitoba — 1:55 p.m. CDTNew Brunswick — 10:55 a.m. ADTNewfoundland & Labrador — 10:45 a.m. NDTNorthwest Territories — 9:55 a.m. MDTNova Scotia — 1:55 p.m. ADTNunavut &md...

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3 d. ago Opinion: Alberta's next top doctor must be seen, heard and trusted

As Alberta confronts yet another measles outbreak, the stakes for our province’s health leadership couldn’t be higher. Immunization rates are dangerously low, public trust in science is fraying, and misinformation continues to spread faster than the viruses we’re trying to contain. In this moment of uncertainty, one position stands above the rest in its ability […]

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2 w. ago Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreak

Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.

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2 w. ago Alberta health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Calgary, Banff, Canmore

Alberta Health Services has issued a public alert about possible exposure to a confirmed case of measels in the communities of Calgary, Banff and Canmore.

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3 w. ago Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant CMOH public address: LaGrange

The new cases come as the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association blamed the spread on inaction, calling for a government-initiated vaccination plan and better public updates.

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3 w. ago 43 cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alert

The number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing across Alberta and an outbreak has been identified in Two Hills, prompting a public health alert. 

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