Kyla J. Hildebrand

Apr 22, 2024 | cmaj.ca | Samira Jeimy |Kyla J. Hildebrand |Sabina Vohra-Miller

Measles cases are increasing in Canada By March 2024, 40 cases had been reported (12 in 2023).1 One measles case can cause infection in 90% of exposed, unvaccinated people.2 Complications of infection occur in 30% of cases, most frequently in children younger than 5 years; complications include otitis media, pneumonia, encephalitis, loss of protective immunity to other pathogens, neonatal infection, and stillbirth.3 The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is effective and safe Two doses...