Alberta Faces Worst Measles Outbreak Since 1997 Amidst Calls for Action
Alberta is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 129 confirmed cases surpassing the previous high of 123 in 2000. This surge, attributed to declining vaccination rates, has prompted alarm among health experts and renewed calls for stronger government messaging. Former Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mark Joffe described measles as a severe illness with potentially fatal complications, emphasizing the need for increased vaccination. Doctors urge the province to implement widespread immunization clinics and improve public health communication to curb the outbreak’s continued spread.