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Measles Surge in Canada: Urgent Call for Vaccination

2/24/2025

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Measles is making a troubling comeback in Canada, with 57 cases reported in Ontario and 24 in Québec as of February 2025. The drop in vaccination rates to 82.5% is a significant factor in this alarming resurgence. Health officials urgently stress the need for the MMR vaccine, boasting a 99% effectiveness, to safeguard communities from this highly contagious disease.

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Measles is making a troubling comeback in Canada, with 57 cases reported in Ontario and 24 in Québec as of February 2025. The drop in vaccination rates to 82.5% is a significant factor in this alarming resurgence. Health officials urgently stress the need for the MMR vaccine, boasting a 99% effectiveness, to safeguard communities from this highly contagious disease.