Measles cases in Alberta rise with majority in province’s south
Posted May 12, 2025 3:32 pm.
There are 39 more cases of measles in Alberta.
In the latest update Monday, the province says 30 of them are in the south zone, three in central Alberta and six in the north, though only 14 are believed to still be contagious.
It brings the provincial total to 365 since the beginning of March, with around two thirds of all the cases, 230, in the southern zone.
Of the total cases, 295 are in children under 18 and 70 are in adults. Only 14 of the cases are believed to be communicable.
Over the weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) warned about potential measles exposures in Taber, Whitecourt, and Grimshaw, which are in the AHS South and North zones.
AHS says measles complications include ear infections, pneumonia, brain inflammation, premature delivery, and “rarely death.” It adds that those who are pregnant, less than five years old, or have weakened immune systems are at greatest risk.
Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange recently announced a new measles information campaign, which came after multiple healthcare professionals sounded the alarm on measles exposure in the province.
She acknowledged that more needs to be done to prevent the spread of measles, adding that the advertising campaign urging vaccinations will begin in mid-May.
Alberta has a new measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 where people can check their immunization records or book appointments. More information, including the province’s measles numbers, can be found online.
