measles vaccinations

• Canadians urged to maintain routine vaccinations as measles soars globally

  Experts say a drop in vaccination rates amid the coronavirus pandemic could lead to new outbreaks of other infectious diseases.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2020
  
• U.S. records 33 new measles cases in one week as outbreak concerns grow

  The outbreak, which has spread to 28 states, is the worst since 1992.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2019
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• U.S. measles cases hit 25-year high as misinformation on vaccines spreads

  New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, pushing this year’s nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported for all of 2014.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2019
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• Madagascar’s largest ever measles outbreak has killed more than 1,200 people

  Madagascar faces its largest measles outbreak in history, with cases soaring well beyond 115,000, but resistance to vaccinating children is not the driving force behind the rise.

  World

  Apr 14, 2019
• Health authority confirms whooping cough at Vancouver elementary school

  In a letter to parents, VCH said students may have been exposed to whooping cough between February 7 and March 7.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2019
• Two more measles cases reported in Vancouver, bringing outbreak total to 15

  The number of measles cases in Vancouver has risen once again.

  Health

  Feb 27, 2019
• Measles cases could spike if vaccinations drop even a little: study

  Even small declines in vaccine coverage can result in more frequent and larger outbreaks of measles, U.S. researchers found.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2017