Ottawa has reported its first confirmed measles cases since 2019, amid a growing outbreak in Ontario that has now surpassed 1,243 cases across various public health units. Recent cases have originated from travel, with a focus on those who have not been vaccinated. Ottawa Public Health is actively contact tracing and alerting individuals who visited specific locations where potential exposure occurred. Authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially for individuals born after 1970, urging them to verify their vaccination status to mitigate the outbreak's impact.
Ontario has now reported 1,243 measles cases across 17 public health units, reflecting a significant increase related to unvaccinated individuals, mostly children.
Public Health Ontario attributes the recent increase in measles cases to exposure and transmission among individuals who have not been vaccinated, particularly children.
The outbreak in Ontario began last October, initiated by a travel-related case in New Brunswick. Several measures are now in place to contain the spread.
Ottawa has its first confirmed measles cases since 2019, indicating a concerning escalation in public health due to declining vaccination rates.
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