Measles

• How contagious is hantavirus compared with COVID-19, measles and RSV?

  The latest hantavirus outbreak raises the question of how does hantavirus compare with other viruses that have posed major public health challenges.

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  May 8
  
• The largest measles outbreak in the U.S. is over. Where does Canada stand?

  After Canada lost its measles elimination status on Nov. 10 2025, there have been 907 reported measles cases in the country since the start of 2026.

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  Apr 28
  
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• Pharmacists in Manitoba can now administer measles-containing vaccines

  Measles is spreading in Manitoba, where 392 cases of the virus have been reported this year. Pharmacists in the province are asking to take a jab in the fight.

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  Mar 31
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• Potential measles exposures reported on 2 flights, Pearson airport: Public Health

  People who believe they were exposed are asked to monitor for symptoms until March 15 and to check their vaccination record for potential measles protection.

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  Mar 4
• Public health warns of potential Kingston measles exposures

  Southeast Public Health is warning Kingston residents of possible measles exposures at three local locations following a newly confirmed case of the highly contagious virus.

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  Feb 24
• LaGrange addresses communication concern over Parkland County standing measles warning

  Minister for Primary Health Care, Adriana LaGrange, said a standing measles warning was issued for Parkland County after 17 people west of Edmonton tested positive for the virus.

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  Feb 23
• Manitoba sees 44 measles cases in first week of February

  The province is also warning of more than 100 exposure sites across the province.

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  Feb 13
• Measles cases linked to Winnipeg Jets game, health officials say

  Officials are now warning that any large event in Manitoba over the next few months should be considered a potential measles exposure site.

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  Feb 13
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• Dozens of measles cases linked to farm show; Manitoba expands vaccine eligibility

  Manitoba's top doctor says more than 30 cases of measles, with more expected to be documented, have been linked to a large agriculture event last month.

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  Feb 12
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• Manitoba Health asks some Ag Days attendees to monitor for measles

  Measles symptoms typically present themselves within seven to 21 days after being exposed to the virus and are spread through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing.

  Health

  Feb 8