Ontario is dealing with a significant measles outbreak, having recorded 1,622 cases since October, with an additional 182 cases reported just last week. Public Health Ontario indicates that there have been 119 hospitalizations and nine cases requiring intensive care, predominantly among unvaccinated individuals, stressing the importance of vaccination. Southwestern Ontario remains the most affected area, as the outbreak persists. Meanwhile, Alberta's measles cases are nearing 400, significantly impacting young children, reinforcing the ongoing public health challenge posed by vaccine-preventable diseases.
Ontario has seen an increase of 182 measles cases in just the last week, bringing total cases since October to over 1,622 as the outbreak continues.
The data highlights that 95 percent of those hospitalized due to measles were unvaccinated, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination in preventing such outbreaks.
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