Overview

• Alberta has confirmed 48 new measles cases, bringing the total to 486 since March 2025, with 70% of cases concentrated in southern regions.
• Nearly 80% of the cases involve children, including 149 infections in those under the age of five, according to government data.
• The outbreak has led to 35 hospitalizations as of earlier this month, highlighting the strain on healthcare resources.
• Provincial health authorities have launched a dedicated immunization hotline and are intensifying efforts to boost vaccination rates.
• Measles symptoms include fever, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, typically appearing three to seven days after fever onset.