measles
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
‘We’re endangering people’: N.B. minister pushes for mandatory vaccinations amid disease outbreak
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
As the province grapples with two separate public health concerns, the idea of mandatory vaccinations is now at the forefront. Continue reading
Public Health warning about measles case in Laval
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Quebec health officials are warning anyone who was in Laval recently that they may have been exposed to measles. Continue reading
More than 15,000 B.C. students received immunizations during first two months of catch-up campaign
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Health authorities across British Columbia administered 15,796 doses of measles-containing vaccines to kindergarten to Grade 12 students from April 1 to May 30. 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
Saskatchewan, B.C. health officials confirm measles case in overseas traveller
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has confirmed a traveller who flew into the Regina airport on June 9 from Vancouver after overseas travel has the measles. Continue reading
Measles case confirmed in Quebec City
Health officials say there’s no indication the measles has spread. 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