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…
‘Sharp rise’ in Ontario measles cases with 223 new infections
Public Health Ontario is reporting 223 new measles cases since last week as the spread in its southwestern region grows.
Alberta Medical Association warns measles will rise, says ramped-up health campaign needed
Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan says the numbers suggest that within weeks, the numbers could skyrocket.
Transplant recipients and other immunocompromised people worry about measles exposure
Laurie Miller, a heart transplant patient exposed to measles in Stratford, Ont., says her story speaks to the risks people…
Manitoba measles cases climb as vaccination rates fall
Driedger says public health messaging that is specific to each type of vaccine is more effective in helping vaccine-hesitant people…
Ontario Liberals call for urgent action to tackle ‘staggering’ measles outbreak
The latest data from Public Health Ontario shows the province has recorded 1,020 new measles since an outbreak began last…
Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
Health officials say an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new reported infection.