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New Measles Case in Saskatchewan Sparks Vaccination Urgency

10/26/2025

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Saskatchewan reports one new measles case needing intensive care, the year's second ICU admission.
The patient is 55 years old with unclear vaccination status.
Since mid-March, the province has confirmed 96 measles cases and ten hospitalizations.
Most cases involve unvaccinated children and teens, with local transmission in Rosthern and Preeceville.
Health officials urge verification of vaccination records and two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, and symptoms include fever, cough, and a blotchy rash.

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Saskatchewan reports one new measles case needing intensive care, the year's second ICU admission.
The patient is 55 years old with unclear vaccination status.
Since mid-March, the province has confirmed 96 measles cases and ten hospitalizations.
Most cases involve unvaccinated children and teens, with local transmission in Rosthern and Preeceville.
Health officials urge verification of vaccination records and two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, and symptoms include fever, cough, and a blotchy rash.