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Public health agency says World Cup poses high risk of measles spread
- The Public Health Agency of Canada warned of a high risk of measles spread during the FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver next month.
- The agency assessed 14 infectious diseases, including avian and swine flu, mpox, Ebola virus, poliovirus, and measles, for potential import during the games.
- Measles is the top concern due to its global prevalence and airborne transmission, especially after Canada lost its measles elimination status last year.
- Mpox poses a moderate risk as it requires close contact for transmission.
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Public health agency says World Cup poses high risk of measles spread
OTTAWA - There is a high risk of measles transmission within Canada during the FIFA World Cup, an analysis by the Public Health Agency of Canada warned Thursday.
·Toronto, Canada
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An analysis by the Public Health Agency of Canada indicates that there is a high risk of measles transmission in Canada during the FIFA World Cup.
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