US EditionOntario’s Measles Outbreak Through the Eyes of Front-Line Workers
- More than 3,000 people contracted measles in Canada in 2025, with over 2,000 cases reported in Ontario as health workers responded.
- The outbreak worsened as many cases involved unvaccinated individuals, though about five percent were vaccinated people like Simpson who had received three inoculations.
- Hospitals faced logistical challenges admitting and isolating measles patients, including the need for negative pressure rooms and careful discharge decisions, while front-line staff worked to limit exposure.
- Simpson said, "I had a mild case because I've been vaccinated," and nurse Thangeswaran noted efforts to reduce exposure risks, such as offering commodes for bathroom use.
- Health officials observed a steady decline in new cases by mid-June, suggesting a potential shift in the outbreak’s trajectory despite ongoing concerns over long-term effects on children.
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