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Canada’s measles count hits 40 as top doc urges vaccinations

Teresa Tam says not enough children adequately vaccinated against highly contagious virus

The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023, the country’s chief public health officer said as she urged people to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 confirmed cases across the country in 2024, Dr.

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