Several Alberta doctors are warning the province could face "a perfect storm" as measles outbreaks balloon and children head back to school in September.

During a media availability hosted by the Alberta Medical Association on Tuesday, the physicians appealed to parents to ensure their children are vaccinated immediately. And they called on the Alberta government to expand access to an early vaccine dose for babies and to consider requiring proof of immunization in schools.

"There's no doubt that this is an epidemic," said Dr. James Talbot, a former chief medical officer of health for Alberta.

"Worse, there can be no doubt that it's still not under control."

Talbot worries children will be heading back to school in September after having attended family gatherings, sports tournaments,

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