measles News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC: Canada at risk of losing measles elimination status
October 30, 2025 —
Virologist and University of Manitoba assistant professor Julie Lajoie speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC News: Nearly 90% of Manitoba’s reported measles cases involved unvaccinated patients: public health
October 24, 2025 —
Dr. Michelle Driedger, Professor in the department of community health sciences at the University of Manitoba, said there are a number of reasons that people may not get immunized
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases
May 8, 2025 —
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba
May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC Calgary: Potential measles exposure alerts issued after confirmed cases in Calgary area and northern Alberta
March 15, 2025 —
AHS issued an advisory about confirmed cases in Airdrie, Balzac and Fort Vermilion
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC Manitoba: Province warns of 5 confirmed measles cases in southern Manitoba, connected to Ontario outbreak
February 6, 2025 —
Public health is notifying people who attended specific locations where they may have been exposed