Canada’s 2-year measles outbreak officially over: PHAC
The Public Health Agency of Canada has declared the two-year national measles outbreak over, following two months without new linked cases. The outbreak resulted in 6,417 total cases across 10 provinces and territories, including 1,033 in Manitoba. Officials continue to emphasize the importance of routine vaccinations to prevent future transmission.
Why it matters: Frontline workers should continue to prioritize routine measles immunization for patients to prevent future outbreaks from travel-related cases.
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