measles News Archive

Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

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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

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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

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The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

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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

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Dr Jared Bullard (photo credit Shared Health)

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

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