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Measles in Canada

22 July 2013

The Public Health Agency of Canada has reported nearly 30 cases of measles in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, so far this year (2013). Only 6 cases were reported for the same period in 2012.

Advice for Travellers

It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.