US EditionN.B. Declares Measles Outbreak in Sussex After Two Cases Found
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, JUL 15 – Health officials report local transmission risk after confirming two measles cases in New Brunswick's south-central region, prompting outbreak declaration and increased monitoring.
- Amid sub-95% measles vaccination rates, New Brunswick health officials declared a measles outbreak in the south-central region after two cases confirmed.
- Low measles vaccination rates among children prompted the outbreak, as 3,822 measles cases nationwide were reported by July 5, according to Health Canada.
- Health officials said other potential infections are being investigated, and the first case involved travel from another province between June 22 and June 23.
- Amid the outbreak, Dr. Kimberley Barker said, `the situation is evolving and there could be more cases, including those staying home`, advising testing for people with measles symptoms.
- Health officials warn that unprotected individuals could contract measles, as anyone not immune to measles remains at risk; persons with two measles vaccinations or born before 1966 are considered immune.
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Public health officials in New Brunswick tracking extent of measles outbreak
FREDERICTON — Public health officials in New Brunswick are continuing to track the extent of a measles outbreak in the province's south-central region. Officials on Tuesday reported three confirmed infections and five probable cases in Sussex, N.B.
New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region, two cases confirmed - New Brunswick
The province recently confirmed that measles vaccination rates among children were not at 95 per cent — the minimal threshold scientists say stops the disease from spreading.
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New Brunswick declares measles outbreak in south-central region, two cases confirmed
FREDERICTON — Public health officials in New Brunswick have declared a measles outbreak in the south-central region of the province. Officials are reporting one new case since last week in Sussex, N.B., bringing the total number of infections to two.
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