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Ontario Faces Measles Surge: 372 Cases, Urgent Vaccination Needed

3/14/2025

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Ontario is grappling with a serious measles outbreak, with 372 cases reported since October 2024, predominantly affecting unvaccinated individuals. In just two weeks, 195 new cases emerged, resulting in 31 hospitalizations. Public Health Ontario is sounding the alarm about possible exposures in public areas and is urging everyone to get vaccinated to curb this alarming spread.

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Ontario is grappling with a serious measles outbreak, with 372 cases reported since October 2024, predominantly affecting unvaccinated individuals. In just two weeks, 195 new cases emerged, resulting in 31 hospitalizations. Public Health Ontario is sounding the alarm about possible exposures in public areas and is urging everyone to get vaccinated to curb this alarming spread.