Toronto – Measles is a vaccine preventable disease. The vaccine is typically given at 12 months of age, with a second dose given between four to six years of age. Anyone who has not received two doses of the measles vaccine or has not had measles disease is at risk of infection. The vaccine is free for eligible adults through …
TORONTO — Dr Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “Over the last several weeks, we have seen the number of new measles cases rise to 173 bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ontario to 350 since 2024, including 31 hospitalizations. This is the most measles cases Ontario has seen in over a decade. …
Ottawa – Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. Measles vaccines are tested and effective at protecting you and others from serious illness. Parents and caregivers should make sure that children are up to date with their measles vaccines according to their local routine vaccination schedules. If an adult …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is advising of additional risk of exposure at a new location in relation to the second travel-related measles case of 2024 previously identified in Scarborough. The public may have been further exposed to measles recently while attending a Mom and Babies program at St. James Town Public Library or at the Wellesley Community Centre …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to travel. The case is an infant who is currently hospitalized. Residents should check to ensure they are protected against the measles virus by getting vaccinated before travelling. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection with symptoms including red rash, fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes …
Toronto – As part of Toronto Public Health’s (TPH) commitment to restoring pre-pandemic programs and services, TPH is opening a new fixed-site vaccination clinic near Scarborough Town Centre on August 1. The clinic will provide access to life-saving vaccines for residents in all four quadrants of the city. Residents will now have access to four fixed-site clinic locations, ensuring equitable …
