Measles outbreak over after 2 years, thousands infected in Canada: PHAC
A measles outbreak that lasted two years and affected thousands of Canadians has officially concluded. The Public Health Agency of Canada announced the end of the epidemic in a press release on Monday, revealing that over 6,400 people were infected across 10 provinces. Tragically, two infants in Ontario and Alberta, infected with measles in utero, passed away after birth.
The outbreak began in New Brunswick in October 2024 and persisted for more than a year, causing Canada to lose its measles elimination status. The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, acknowledges the positive news but emphasizes that the battle against measles is far from over, citing factors such as falling vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy, and COVID-19-related disruptions.
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