Canada loses measles elimination status as outbreak continues for 12 months
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Summary
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after failing to control an outbreak for 12 consecutive months, with over 5,000 cases reported in the past year. The Pan American Health Organization announced the status change, noting that cases are spreading primarily in under-vaccinated communities. The United States is also at risk of losing its elimination status, with measles cases reaching a 33-year high. Public health officials are urging people to get the MMR vaccine to prevent further spread.
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Public health officials say the cases are spreading primarily in 'under-vaccinated communities', urging people to get the MMR jab.
Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as...
The country hasn't been able to curb an outbreak of more than 5,000 cases over the last year, while US cases are at a 33-year high.
The country hasn't been able to curb an outbreak of more than 5,000 cases over the last year, while US cases are at a 33-year high.
