AHS warns of possible measles exposures in Taber, Whitecourt and Grimshaw
Alberta Health Services has warned of possible measles exposure in Taber, Whitecourt and Grimshaw and urges people to monitor for…
Ontario measles outbreak: Convincing unvaccinated ‘slow going’, top doc says
Since October, Ontario has recorded more than 1,400 measles cases linked to an outbreak that began at a large gathering…
Ontario reports almost 200 new measles cases as virus spreads across Canada
That brings the province’s tally of probable and confirmed cases to 1,440 since an outbreak began in October.
If measles keeps spreading, Canada may lose 30-year elimination status: PHAC
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases — more contagious than diseases like COVID-19, influenza and chickenpox.
Ontario health minister defends province’s approach amid worsening measles outbreak
Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending the province’s record against measles as new infections rise sharply.
Nova Scotia resident becomes province’s 1st measles case in 2 years after U.S. visit
Public health has released a list of possible exposure locations in downtown Halifax, including a hotel, a bar and the…
Measles exposure alert issued for communities south of Winnipeg
Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in two communities south of Winnipeg, including a medical centre…
Alberta reports 17 more cases of measles, bringing total to more than 200
Measles symptoms include fever, coughing, a runny nose, red eyes and a blotchy, red rash that appears three to seven…
Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at major tourist attraction
Toronto Public Health said that on Monday, April 21, someone with a case of measles had visited Ripley’s Aquarium, beside…
U.S. says more children died this flu season than in the past 15 years
The 216 pediatric deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eclipse the 207 reported last year and…