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Measles Outbreak Hits Canada’s Mennonite Communities Hard

7/21/2025

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A severe measles outbreak is sweeping through Canada, hitting unvaccinated Low German-speaking Mennonite communities the hardest. In 2025 alone, over 3,800 cases emerged—nearly triple the US count. This alarming surge stems from low vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and a deep-seated distrust in healthcare.

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Story summary

A severe measles outbreak is sweeping through Canada, hitting unvaccinated Low German-speaking Mennonite communities the hardest. In 2025 alone, over 3,800 cases emerged—nearly triple the US count. This alarming surge stems from low vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and a deep-seated distrust in healthcare.