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Alberta babies have been born with measles due to outbreaks, worrying doctors

As Alberta’s measles case count approaches 1,000, health experts are sounding the alarm about babies in the province being born…

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Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century

Alberta is currently experiencing a surge in measles cases that hasn’t been seen since the 1970s. The province reported 29…

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With measles outbreaks growing in Canada, this mother pleads with parents to vaccinate

Rebecca Archer lovingly places a pair of small glasses on a shelf filled with memorabilia like trinkets and photos. They…

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Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta

The measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta have been steadily growing, prompting doctors to urge public health officials to increase…

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Alberta appoints interim chief medical officer of health as province grapples with measles outbreaks

The recent appointment of Dr. Sunil Sookram as interim chief medical officer of health by the Alberta government comes at…

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Canada

Measles outbreaks spark concern over rare ‘horrific’ neurological disorder

The measles outbreak in Ontario has been a major cause for concern for health professionals like Dr. Michelle Barton, who…

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Nova Scotia

U.S. bird flu outbreaks blamed for Nova Scotia meat chick shortage

Nova Scotian farmers are facing challenges due to a shortage of spring chicks caused by outbreaks of avian influenza in…

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Quebec measles outbreaks linked to declining vaccination rates

Measles has seen a resurgence in Quebec, with public health officials issuing a warning to hockey fans who attended a…

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Former USAID head warns disease outbreaks could grow after cuts to agency

The repercussions of major funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are dire, according to former administrator…

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Canada

A play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control

Measles infections are on the rise across multiple provinces in Canada, with more cases reported already this year than in…

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