York Region Public Health has alerted the public about potential measles exposure related to Korean Air Flight KE 073 from South Korea to Toronto. Passengers and those present at specific locations in the airport and Southlake Health emergency department may have been exposed. Vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women, infants, and immunocompromised persons are advised to contact public health, while others should ensure vaccinations are current. Measles cases are increasing, with 95 infections reported in early 2024, raising serious concerns about falling immunization rates.
York Region Public Health has confirmed exposure to measles linked to an international flight, warning specific groups at risk to take immediate action.
Measles was eradicated in Canada in 1998, but new cases are surging due to dropping vaccination rates, highlighting urgent public health concerns.
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