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Ontario's Measles Surge Prompts New York Vaccination Advisory

4/8/2025

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Ontario is grappling with a serious measles outbreak, reporting 655 cases as of April 2, 2025. In response, New York State has issued a travel advisory urging vaccinations, highlighting the virus's highly contagious nature. Public health officials stress the critical need for the MMR vaccine to curb the outbreak, especially with travel season approaching.

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Story summary

Ontario is grappling with a serious measles outbreak, reporting 655 cases as of April 2, 2025. In response, New York State has issued a travel advisory urging vaccinations, highlighting the virus's highly contagious nature. Public health officials stress the critical need for the MMR vaccine to curb the outbreak, especially with travel season approaching.