Top doctor recommends early measles vaccination for Windsor-Essex infants

Top doctor recommends early measles vaccination for Windsor-Essex infants

With measles spreading in Windsor-Essex, babies ages six to 12 months can receive an early vaccine if their health-care provider deems them at risk, the region's top doctor says.

Health unit updates measles vaccination guidelines

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has provided new recommendations as measles cases continue to be reported in the region.Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mehdi Aloosh outlined an update of vaccination guidelines at the health unit's board meeting on Thursday afternoon."Our region is amongst those in the province which is managing the ongoing and increasing challenges associated with measles," said Aloosh. "This updated vaccination recom…

Bay Area Health Officials Encourage Measles Vaccinations

Contra Costa Health and other Bay Area health officials urge people to get vaccinated against the measles, if they aren't, and to know the symptoms.

It is a very contagious viral disease, sometimes lethal. The most serious cases occur in children under 5 years of age and people with immunocompromise or malnutrition. Read more