P.E.I. confirms first measles cases since 2013

2 cases of measles confirmed on Prince Edward Island, involving adults who travelled within Canada

Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.

P.E.I. confirms first measles cases since 2013

For the first time in more than a decade, Prince Edward Island has confirmed cases of measles.

Health authorities in Prince Edward Island report that they have identified two cases of measles – the first confirmed infections of measles in the province since 2013.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Health authorities in Prince Edward Island announce that they have identified two cases of measles – the first confirmed infections of measles in the province since 2013. A press release issued on Friday indicates that adult patients are Island residents who have travelled together to another part of Canada where measles outbreaks are ongoing. The press release states that none of the patients have been vaccinated against the dis…

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Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province’s first reported cases since 2013. In a news release, P.E.I.’s Chief Public Health Office said the two adults who tested positive had travelled together to an area in Canada where outbreaks continue. Neither of the people had been immunized against the virus, and both have since recovered, the CPHO said. Public health nursing is providing contacts of the t…

Measles cases on PEI | Government of Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013. The affected individuals are adult residents of PEI who traveled together to an area within Canada where outbreaks are ongoing. Both individuals were unimmunized and have since recovered. Public Health Nursing is working with contacts of these cases in the community to provide immunizations as needed.…