As measles cases continue to spread across the country, a new poll shows that most Canadians perceive the highly contagious disease as dangerous, while fewer say the same for viruses like COVID-19 and influenza. The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found 76 per cent of Canadians perceive measles as dangerous, whereas 71 per … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday, as outbreaks of the infectious disease increase worldwide. More than 50 countries have experienced “large and disruptive” measles outbreaks in the last year, twice as … Read more
As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, last week brought an uncommon occurrence. A fully-vaccinated 30-year-old teacher in Ontario contracted the highly contagious infectious disease. This event has drawn the attention of health officials, highlighting its rarity. The man had close contact with students and teachers at a high school in the York Region, … Read more
Amid a global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases, especially with spring break around the corner. Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), said in a media release on Friday that as spring break approaches, … Read more
The UK is seeing rising numbers of cases of measles as fewer children are receiving the necessary double jab they need to ensure protection against the infection. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), if children aren’t vaccinated then the likelihood of the infection spreading quickly increases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) target is … Read more
New Delhi: An estimated 11 lakh children missed the first measles vaccination in India in 2022, putting it among the top 10 countries with the highest number of infants who did not receive the crucial first shot against the highly contagious disease, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and US Centers for … Read more