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Alberta Measles Outbreak Tops 700 Cases as South Zone Faces Standing Exposure Advisory

Under-vaccinated Albertans face infection risk after potential exposure at University of Alberta Hospital

AHS warns that a person from outside Edmonton with a confirmed case of measles came to the city and was seen on May 28 between 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. at the foyer and information desk near the 112 Street entrance to the University of Alberta Hospital. 
Alberta reported a total of 724 measles infections so far this year, putting the province on track to having its worst year for measles since 1986, when 843 cases were recorded.

Overview

  • Alberta Health Services confirms 724 measles cases as of June 3, including 14 currently active infections.
  • The south health zone remains the epicenter with 533 cases, most affecting unvaccinated children and teens under 18.
  • A confirmed measles patient visited the University of Alberta Hospital foyer on May 28, triggering a new exposure alert.
  • Officials recommend anyone born in or after 1970 with fewer than two measles doses receive vaccination within 72 hours of exposure or immunoglobulin within six days.
  • The Alberta government expanded vaccination clinics and launched a public awareness campaign in early May to curb low immunization rates.