Category: Measles

RFK Jr. wavers on vaccines, says not to heed his medical advice
RFK Jr. faced a bipartisan committee of House representatives, charged with questioning him on proposals…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…