Measles cases increasing: Canada’s chief public health officer

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Ottawa – The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023. Canada`s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam said the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 confirmed cases across the country in 2024 and has strongly advised to get kids measles …

TPH investigating risk of exposure to measles cases

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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 …

TPH investigating 2nd travel-related measles case of 2024

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Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is investigating the second lab-confirmed measles case in Toronto this year. The case is an infant who recently returned from travel and is recovering at home. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread easily to others. Vaccination is usually given at 12 months and between four to six years of age. Anyone …

Measles outbreak in Quebec: What’s cure?

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Quebec: As of March 14, 19 confirmed cases of measles have been reported since the beginning of 2024: Montréal: 14 Laval : less than 5 Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec : less than 5 Laurentides : less than 5 The data on the number of confirmed measles cases in Québec is updated daily, from Monday to Friday. Measles is present in the world, in particular in Europe, Asia, …