Measles Vaccine

• Measles vaccination rates in Canada have decreased, PHAC says amid global concern

  There are currently no active cases of measles in Canada but the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted vaccination programs in the country.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2022
  
• Samoa charges anti-vaxxer as deadly measles epidemic shuts down nation

  The battle to quell the devastating outbreak has been complicated by a vocal anti-vaccination movement, officials say.

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  Dec 6, 2019
  
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• Global measles cases mean B.C. push for vaccination to continue: health minister

  The province says the number of children fully immunized against measles rose by 37,525 between April and June as part of a catch-up program.

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  Jul 25, 2019
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• Athletes, volunteers at N.B. sporting event urged to be immunized for measles

  The 2019 East Coast Games are being held in the Saint John area, which has had 12 confirmed cases of measles recently.

  Health

  Jun 21, 2019
• 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.

  Health

  May 31, 2019
• Testing reveals no third case of measles in Saint John

  Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, says there was some confusion about whether there were four cases after the New Brunswick Community College recently reported a suspected case her office was already investigating.

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  May 17, 2019
• B.C. measles ‘catch-up’ program delivers 106% jump in vaccinations in April

  The province says there have been 29 verified cases of measles in B.C. since the start of the year.

  Health

  May 9, 2019
• New measles case on southern Vancouver Island brings number to 8: Island Health

  Island Health says there is low risk, as the patient was travelling during their infectious period.

  Health

  May 6, 2019
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• Bots, trolls helping fuel vaccine misinformation online: chief public health officer

  Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday in Ottawa that bots have been spreading false claims about vaccinations and increasing tensions on the issue.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019
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• Measles quarantine issued at 2 California universities amid outbreak

  A quarantine at two Los Angeles universities affected more than 200 students and staff who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2019