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Measles Alert at Wetaskiwin Hospital: Urgent Vaccination Advised

Alberta Health Services has issued a measles alert for the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, with potential exposure in the triage area, acute care waiting room, and emergency department between March 1st and 2nd. Those born in or after 1970 with fewer than two measles vaccine doses or no disease history are at risk. Symptoms include fever or rash. Unvaccinated individuals can get a vaccine dose within 72 hours of exposure. Measles cases remain a concern, with 118 cases reported this year and over 2000 since the outbreak started. Call the measles hotline for assistance.

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