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‘Outbreak in Alberta was preventable’: AMA president criticizes province’s handling of measles outbreak, premier defends it
Measles is preventable. After a baby died of measles this week, The Alberta Medical … READ MORE
Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable
The emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, … READ MORE
Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak’s 1st death
Baby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, … READ MORE
Northeast B.C. measles vaccinations below herd immunity as school resumes, health officials say
Despite uptick in vaccinations over summer, rates still too low to stop … READ MORE
I worried about being a mom with a disability. Now, I’ve embraced it — all with one hand
Finding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome … READ MORE
Measles spread trending down as Alberta kids head back to the classroom. Will it last?
Alberta still identifying more cases per week than any other province. Measles can … READ MORE
Digital Tools Measure AFO Alignment Accurately
A study evaluating pediatric AFO alignment and shape differences of live scanned … READ MORE
Robot helps children walk as part of pilot project at Calgary schools
Robotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A … READ MORE
Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024
Warning signage for suspected cases of measles is seen outside the main entrance of … READ MORE
New app makes cerebral palsy screening more accessible, paving the way for early diagnosis
The Baby Moves VIEW app allows parents to film their baby’s movements at home and … READ MORE
‘We will see more spread’: Parents advised on measles protection as kids head back to school
As of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current … READ MORE
Manitoba reports 10 new measles cases, warns of 2 recent exposure sites
Cases confirmed Aug. 16-23, with new exposure sites reported in southern Manitoba. … READ MORE
Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows
Measles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The … READ MORE
Why do some autistic people walk differently?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains … READ MORE
Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak
Past experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking … READ MORE
AHS issues public alert for potential measles exposure in Edmonton region
Infectious individual visited 2 locations in Nisku, 1 in Edmonton in July. AHS said … READ MORE
Powwow special to honour children with disabilities made them all winners
‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, … READ MORE
Measles spread ‘like wildfire’ among unvaccinated children in northeast B.C., health officer says
10 hospitalized in B.C., the majority children, as health officials hope spread of … READ MORE
Doctors brace for potential measles surge in Calgary as Alberta’s outbreaks drag on
44 cases reported in Calgary zone so far this year. Dr. Tania Principi is a … READ MORE
Keep babies, high risk Albertans away from Stampede due to measles, doctors caution
1.3 million visitors expected at Stampede as Alberta outbreaks continue to grow. … READ MORE
Why caffeine might hold the key to preventing sudden infant death syndrome
Vera Kratochvil photo. CC0 Public Domain by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University, June … READ MORE
Measles ‘out of control,’ experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
Alberta has reported 1,020 measles cases since the outbreaks began in March. Dr. … READ MORE
Breakup of Alberta health ministry will create confusion, doctors and nurses say
Spokesperson for the province says ministerial changes won’t affect patients, … READ MORE
Alberta’s measles outbreaks are now the worst in nearly half a century
868 measles cases have now been reported since the outbreaks began in March. … READ MORE
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Surestep Surestep’s dynamic SMOs (supramalleolar orthoses) use compression to … READ MORE
With 710 measles cases now confirmed in Alberta, this marks the worst year since 1986
Disease continues to spread, primarily in kids and teens outside major cities. Of … READ MORE
Here’s how measles cases are spreading across Canada
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient … READ MORE
Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in
With 326 patients reported, Alberta has the 2nd highest tally in the country. … READ MORE
‘Rifts in families’: Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows
Professor says public health nurses are great sources of information but need time … READ MORE
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