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Manitoba Measles Outbreak: 44 Cases, Vaccine Expansion Announced
2/14/2026
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Story summary
- Manitoba reports 44 confirmed measles cases in the first week of February 2026.
- Public health identifies over 100 exposure sites, including a February 4, 2026 Winnipeg Jets game and the Ag Days farm show in Brandon, linked to more than 30 infections.
- The province expanded vaccine eligibility to infants as young as six months.
- Premier Wab Kinew notes 85% of cases are unvaccinated; hospitalizations occur, no deaths.
