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Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia rises to 35 cases

On July 30, 2025, Nova Scotia Health Public Health confirmed the measles outbreak in the Northern Zone rose by five cases to 35.
Amid low vaccination rates, health officials said cases involve communities with low vaccination rates, first reported in the Northern Zone on July 7.
Authorities flagged possible exposure at Guardian Kennetcook Pharmacy on July 3 and July 6 and at Cobequid Community Health Centre in Lower Sackville on July 6.
Public Health advises those with symptoms within 7–21 days to call 902-481-5824, and officials said some needed treatment with no hospitalizations recorded.
With vaccination campaigns underway, officials said strong turnout this year among 1970–1996 births may lead to a drop in cases soon, as measles poses higher risks for infants, pregnant people and immunocompromised individuals.

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The Globe & Mail

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Nova Scotia measles outbreak grows to 35 cases

Provincial health officials also issued two public exposure warnings

2 days ago·Canada

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Global News

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Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia rises to 35 cases - Halifax

One warning is for the Kennetcook area, also in the northern health zone, where they say the public may have been exposed to measles at a local pharmacy on July 3 and July 6.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

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2 new exposure sites identified as measles cluster grows in N.S.

There are five more cases of measles in Northern Nova Scotia, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 35. Public Health expected the number to rise, and said these new cases are all connected.

2 days ago·Canada

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SaltWire.com

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New measles exposures reported in Kennetcook, Lower Sackville

The exposures were at a pharmacy in Kennetcook and the Cobequid Community Health Centre in the first week of July.

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Measles outbreak in Nova Scotia rises to 35 cases

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3 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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nshealth.ca

Possible measles exposures in Kennetcook and Lower Sackville

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is confirming that there are now 35 total cases of measles in Northern Zone. Eight cases are lab-confirmed, and the remaining cases are considered confirmed based on their household exposure and classic symptoms.Through their investigation, Public Health has determined that there were two additional public exposures related to this investigation at the following locations:Guardian Kennetcook PharmacyHighway 354 U…

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