Quebec public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Parc Safari
Measles, which is highly contagious and can be deadly, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing. Continue reading
Measles outbreak
New Brunswick government to launch public consultations on mandatory immunization bill
Justice Minister and Attorney General Andrea Anderson-Mason said the government feels it needs public input before making any changes. Continue reading
Montreal health officials declare second measles case in Laval
Montreal public health authorities are expanding the list of locations in Laval where people could have been exposed to measles. Continue reading
New York state ends religious vaccination exemptions
Parents in New York can no longer cite religion as a reason for not vaccinating their kids. Continue reading
N.B. receives new batch of measles vaccine amid increased demand in Saint John
The province usually orders roughly 5,000 doses of the MMR vaccine every year. But since the outbreak in Saint John began in April the province says they’ve distributed over 13,000 doses. Continue reading
Immunization clinic held at second N.B. school to confirm measles
Roughly 25 per cent of the 600 students, staff and guests at Hampton High School had been immunized in the early hours of Sunday’s clinic. Continue reading
Measles outbreak spreads to neighbouring N.B. high school, bringing total to 12
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, says the case at Hampton High School is connected to KVHS. Continue reading
U.S. nearing 1,000 measles cases — highest in almost three decades
The number of U.S. measles cases is now the highest it’s been since 1992. Continue reading
New Brunswick confirms 2 more cases of measles in Saint John, total now at 11
Both of the cases announced on Wednesday have been linked to a previously confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School, where there were nine confirmed cases. Continue reading
N.B. schools cancel trips to Quebec as 9th case of measles confirmed in Saint John
The families were notified yesterday, and the schools are working with the tour provider, who is still in the process of cancelling venues, accommodations and transportation. Continue reading