Lynora Saxinger
Lynora Saxinger is an infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alberta, known for her expertise in managing outbreaks and her advocacy for public health. Recently, she has been in the news due to the alarming rise in measles cases across Southern Alberta, where she expressed concerns about the implications of a blanket advisory issued by Alberta Health Services, indicating a significant and unmanageable spread of the virus. Dr. Saxinger emphasizes the importance of vaccination and advises vulnerable populations to take precautions during this outbreak.
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Lynora Saxinger is an infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alberta Hospital.
Death of premature Alberta baby with measles was not made public for months, documents show
Canada· 2026-02-03
Lynora Saxinger raised concerns about the variability in vaccination coverage across provinces.
Quebec to scale back free COVID-19 shots this fall after Alberta limits eligibilityCanada· 2025-09-18
Dr. Lynora Saxinger is an infectious disease expert who commented on the possible causes of Rheanna Laderoute's infection.
An Ontario woman died of an infection after an abortion. Her sister says doctors failed herCanada· 2025-08-27
Lynora Saxinger, an infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alberta, said the cuts signal the 'triumph of disinformation over science.'
RFK Jr.’s cuts to vaccine funding threaten pandemic preparedness, Canadian health experts warnCanada· 2025-08-07
Dr. Lynora Saxinger is an infectious diseases specialist with the University of Alberta.
No new measles cases in former Ontario hot spot for first time since springCanada· 2025-07-27
Dr. Lynora Saxinger, a physician and University of Alberta infectious diseases expert, told The Canadian Press Saturday that both COVID and influenza vaccines are formulated based on seasonal changes, so Smith’s prioritization was perplexing.
Danielle Smith defends policy requiring Albertans to pay out of pocket for COVID vaccinesCanada· 2025-06-15
Lynora Saxinger, an infectious disease doctor who is also a professor at the University of Alberta, said it is devastating to consider the death of a baby related to an entirely preventable disease.
Ontario baby’s measles-related death highlights vaccination critical, health experts sayCanada· 2025-06-06
Lynora Saxinger, an infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alberta, said the blanket advisory is concerning as it indicates that cases and exposures are multiplying at such a rate that they may no longer be possible to track.
As measles cases surge across Southern Alberta, officials abandon site-specific alerts in favour of standing advisoryCanada· 2025-05-27