Measles is clearly on the rise in Ontario, with most cases related to travel or to contact with a person who has traveled. The disease is highly contagious and can lead to explosive outbreaks, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.
Of the 21 confirmed measles cases in Ontario, all individuals were born after 1970. Thirteen cases were in children, with 12 being unimmunized, leading to five hospitalizations, all involving unimmunized children.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent measles outbreaks. He notes a global rise in measles cases impacting local situations and the significant mortality rate, particularly affecting children.
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