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Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says

Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says

Alberta accounts for 38% of Canada's measles cases this year

November 11

Canada loses its measles elimination status — as it happened

January 1, 1970

Canada's measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say

January 1, 1970

Measles: Understanding the most contagious preventable disease

January 1, 1970

Canada loses its measles elimination status

November 11|

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