30 Measles Cases in 'Low-Vaccine' Communities in Northern Nova Scotia

Northern Health measles vaccine uptake triples amid outbreak

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Measles, mumps and rubella vaccination rates are up more than three times this month compared to the same period in 2024. In a statement to Energeticcity.ca, Northern Health explained efforts to vaccinate residents had been ongoing since the first lab-confirmed measles case was detected in the community on June 13th. Between June …

30 measles cases in ‘low-vaccine’ communities in northern Nova Scotia

Despite the rise in cases, the risk to the general public is still considered low

Number of measles cases in N.S. continues to rise

There are now 30 cases of the measles in the northern area of the province. Nova Scotia Health says the new cases are in "large households and specific small communities with close contact."

Tulare County health officials confirm 2 cases of measles

The Tulare County Public Health Department has confirmed two cases of measles. Health officials say both cases were in children who were unvaccinated.

N.S. public health reporting 30 cases of measles in northern part of province - Halifax

Health officials say the rise in cases was expected because it's common for secondary infections to appear within seven to 21 days after initial measles cases are identified.

30 measles cases in 'low-vaccine' communities in northern Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A measles outbreak Nova Scotia has risen to 30 cases in a northern part of the province with a low vaccination rate, health officials said Thursday. All 30 cases originated from travel within Canada to regions where measles is known to be circulating, Nova Scotia Public Health said. The agency had reported a […]