Measles Canada

• Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise

  Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.

  Health

  Mar 21
  
• Measles spread an imminent threat due to COVID-19 pandemic, say WHO and CDC

  While measles cases have not yet gone up dramatically compared to previous years, now is the time to act, the WHO's measles lead, Patrick O'Connor, told Reuters.

  World

  Nov 23, 2022
  
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• Canada’s 6th wave of COVID has plateaued or is post-peak in some areas: Tam

  'Currently, lagging severity trends such as hospitalizations are still elevated but beginning to decline in some jurisdictions,' Dr. Theresa Tam said during a press conference.

  Canada

  May 6, 2022
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• Ottawa Public Health confirms another measles case in city

  OPH says this case is not related to the previous cases reported earlier this year but it may be related to international travel.

  Health

  May 23, 2019
• Strong majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school: poll

  Twenty-four per cent say vaccinations should be a parent's choice rather than mandatory.

  Health

  Feb 21, 2019
• ‘Measles is a highly contagious disease’: Health officials remind Canadians to get shot updated

  The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a statement aimed at reminding Canadians that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease and that getting vaccinated is the best protection.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2019