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Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Health officials are urging Canadians to keep up with vaccinations due to measles outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec.
As of January 29, Ontario reported 26 confirmed and 27 probable measles cases since October, mostly among children.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported multiple exposures to confirmed measles cases at local hospitals in January.
Dr. Joanne Kearon advised parents to seek medical care for suspected measles but to call ahead to prevent spread in healthcare settings.

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CBC News

P.E.I. monitoring measles situation in Canada and abroad, says province's top doctor

Health officials are urging Canadians to keep up with their vaccinations amid measles outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec.

24 days ago·Canada

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Kronen Zeitung

State confirms measles case in Dornbirn district

Following the outbreak of measles in the Dornbirn (Vorarlberg) area, the responsible regional councillor Martina Rüscher (ÖVP) urgently recommends getting vaccinated if there is insufficient protection against the disease. There has been a confirmed case of measles in the Dornbirn district. The responsible district authority has already taken all necessary steps, informed regional health councillor Martina Rüscher (ÖVP). She recommends that ever…

24 days ago·Vienna, Austria

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The Epoch Times

Chief Medical Officer Raises Alarm Over Measles Outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top health official is expressing concern about the rise in measles outbreaks in the country, with a growing number of cases cropping up in Ontario and Quebec. International travel was the initial source of the outbreaks, but all the recent measles infections resulted from exposure to the virus in Canada, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said in a Jan. 29 statement. “Measles can spread very quickly—90 percent of people who ar…

24 days ago·New York, United States

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City News

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Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec

Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr. Theresa Tam says the majority of recent infections reported in Canada were among people who were unvaccinated, including many children, and infants under one. Tam says all of the people […]

25 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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mtlblog.com

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Canadians are internationally recognized for their friendliness, but apparently, there's something to be said about Quebec hospitality in particular.In fact, a handful of cities within the province recently gained some attention thanks to Booking.com's 13th annual Traveller Review Awards, which are based on over 360 million verified customer reviews.These awards celebrate travel partners who provide exceptional hospitality and service. Among the…

23 days ago

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The Turtle Island News

Brant Local health unit warns of measles exposure in area - The Turtle Island News

By Joshua Santos Writer Health officials are warning of a growing measles outbreak near Six Nations with 12 confirmed cases and concerns about further spread. “Measles is highly contagious,” Shawn Falcao, communications supervisor for Grand Erie Public Health told Turtle Island News. “Symptoms can include red rash, fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and fatigue.” Measles spreads easily through the air. It is passed in droplets when an infected…

23 days ago

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