Measles Vaccine
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More Canadians see measles as dangerous compared to COVID, flu: pollAs measles cases continue to rise across the country, an Ipsos poll shows that most Canadians see the disease as dangerous. Fewer said the same for COVID-19 and the flu.HealthMar 27
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Alberta pharmacists ask for provincial rule change to help deliver measles vaccinesMedical associations are concerned that cases of two preventable diseases are climbing. Alberta pharmacists are requesting permission to offer measles vaccines.HealthMar 25
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‘Critical’ to get measles vaccine to stem outbreaks: WHOVaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday.HealthMar 19
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Measles immunization clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka region amid case detectionAfter the first lab-confirmed case of measles was detected in the region, the health unit is hosting a number of vaccine clinics this week to prevent further spread.HealthMar 18
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Can you get measles if vaccinated? What to know as cases riseAlthough fully vaccinated people can get measles, Dr. Sumontra Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners, stressed how infrequent it is.HealthMar 5
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Canada’s top doctor urges measles vaccination before travelling as cases riseAmid the global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases.HealthFeb 23
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Measles vaccination rates in Canada have decreased, PHAC says amid global concernThere are currently no active cases of measles in Canada but the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted vaccination programs in the country.HealthNov 24, 2022
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Samoa charges anti-vaxxer as deadly measles epidemic shuts down nationThe battle to quell the devastating outbreak has been complicated by a vocal anti-vaccination movement, officials say.WorldDec 6, 2019
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Global measles cases mean B.C. push for vaccination to continue: health ministerThe 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.HealthJul 25, 2019
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Athletes, volunteers at N.B. sporting event urged to be immunized for measlesThe 2019 East Coast Games are being held in the Saint John area, which has had 12 confirmed cases of measles recently.HealthJun 21, 2019
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