Alberta measles cases surge

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Rise in measles cases has prompted Albertans to get their MMR vaccine

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The measles vaccine is offered free-of-charge at public immunization clinics led by the Alberta Health Services .

Pharmacists say they have seen an uptick in calls and appointments to receive the vaccine.

As of Thursday , the province has confirmed 24 cases of the infection, three of which were reported in Calgary .

Pharmacists and infectious disease experts agree that the rise in measles cases stems from a drop in vaccination rates in past years , thanks to anti-vaccine sentiment and a lack of familiarity with measles.

At Core Pharmacy Travel Clinic + Compounding , pharmacists say they see at least two appointments a day.

Alberta Health continues to work with public health partners on strategies to support timely access to immunization appointments.

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