Measles Vaccine

• Should provinces’ measles vaccine schedules be harmonized? Experts weigh in

  Each province’s vaccine schedule has evolved based on the patterns and distribution of disease in a population, said Dr. Arlene King.

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  Aug 19
  
• Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: poll

  Polling by Angus Reid shows support for mandatory childhood measles vaccination has jumped over the past year, yet one in five parents remain hesitant or opposed.

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  May 29
  
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• If measles keeps spreading, Canada may lose 30-year elimination status: PHAC

  Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases — more contagious than diseases like COVID-19, influenza and chickenpox.

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  May 7
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• Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days

  Health officials say an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new reported infection.

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  Apr 22
• Alberta Health Services warns of new measles exposures in several communities

  Alberta Health Services has issued warnings about a least a dozen new locations in the province where people may have been exposed to confirmed cases of measles.

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  Apr 22
• Measles vaccine lasts decades, experts say, pushing back on RFK Jr.

  As United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges Americans to get the measles vaccine, he's also casting doubt on it.

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  Apr 11
• Low measles vaccine rates in parts of B.C. calls for open discussion: experts

  The B.C. Centre for Disease Control provides stats on vaccination rates and it shows there are areas where children are not keeping up to date with their measles vaccine.

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  Mar 19
• Should you get another measles shot? What to know as cases surge

  With measles cases on the rise in Canada, some adults may be questioning whether their immunity, either through natural infection or vaccine, is still strong enough.

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  Feb 27
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• Measles is making a comeback in Canada. What’s driving the surge?

  Measles is making a troubling comeback in Canada this year, with cases rising sharply after years of near-elimination. What's going on?

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  Feb 26
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• Calgarians warned about confirmed case of measles ahead of busy holiday social season

  Health officials are warning Calgarians about possible measles exposure at several locations around the city and people are being asked to check their immunization records.

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  Dec 20, 2024