Measles surge in Alberta, Canada
Alberta Health Services (AHS) reports the number of measles cases in the province has surged to 210 cases, after 17 additional cases were reported.
Of the 210 total cases, 85 percent of the cases have been reported in the Central (72) and South (106) zones.
In addition, seven cases are reported in Calgary, five in Edmonton and 20 in North zone.
85 percent of the cases were reported in children 17 years and younger. 11 cases required hospitalization and 97 percent of cases were unimmunized, under immunized or of had an unknown vaccination status.
Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mark Joffe said in a statement last month:
“Measles is more serious than other common childhood illnesses. It can cause pneumonia, brain swelling and even death. Early symptoms of measles include a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a blotchy red rash that appears three to seven days after the fever starts. If you are showing symptoms of measles, stay home and call 811 for further direction.
“In light of the measles outbreaks across the province, I want to remind all Albertans that these outbreaks are highly preventable. Albertans can protect themselves and those around them by ensuring their measles immunizations are up to date. Immunization with measles-containing vaccine is the single most important public health intervention to prevent measles. This is especially true for parents of children aged two and younger, who are more susceptible to severe outcomes as a result of contracting measles.
“The measles vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing infection and complications and is readily available to eligible Albertans”.
Nationally, Canada has reported 1,069 total measles cases from seven provinces in 2025.