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Toronto Urges Vaccination Amid Rising Measles, Whooping Cough Cases

1/12/2025

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Toronto Public Health is taking action to boost vaccination rates among Grade 11 students by sending warning letters about possible suspension for those who are behind. With alarming increases in measles and whooping cough cases, the urgency is clear. Students are encouraged to visit clinics or their primary care providers to get back on track with DPTaP and HPV vaccinations.

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Toronto Public Health is taking action to boost vaccination rates among Grade 11 students by sending warning letters about possible suspension for those who are behind. With alarming increases in measles and whooping cough cases, the urgency is clear. Students are encouraged to visit clinics or their primary care providers to get back on track with DPTaP and HPV vaccinations.