Southwestern Public Health reported no new measles cases, marking the first time since a spring surge began. April saw the area accounting for 45 percent of Ontario's cases. While there are no new cases in Southwestern, nearby Middlesex-London reported nine recent infections, contributing to 22 new cases in Ontario. In Alberta, the situation remains critical, with 1,511 cases confirmed and health officials labeling it an epidemic. Calls were made for increased vaccine availability among young children to address the growing cases.
Data released by Public Health Ontario shows no additional illnesses in the area covered by Southwestern Public Health, marking a significant milestone in the measles outbreak.
The province's total number of infections has reached 2,298 since the outbreak began in October, indicating the ongoing nature of the situation in various regions.
In Alberta, the Medical Association described the measles situation as an epidemic, with 1,511 cases logged, underscoring the urgency for vaccinations.
Dr. James Talbot suggested making measles vaccines available to infants as young as six months old to combat the epidemic in Alberta.
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