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Bragging about low vaccination rates during a measles outbreak isn’t a flex—it’s reckless endangerment. Protecting children should come before politics or ideology. Public health isn’t a debate.
Measles 🦠
- highly contagious! One person catching could spread it up to R0: ~17 other people, while COVID-19 has R0: ~3. That means measles is ~5.67× more contagious than COVID-19.
- is unique in that measles wipes out existing immunity for other diseases. Measles can cause you to become infected to pathogens you were once immune to.
- is caused by a virus, therefore antibiotics are wholly ineffective
- can be vaccinated against 💉
Recognizing and Responding to Measles Symptoms
If you are travelling this spring, remain vigilant for measles symptoms. Measles typically starts with fever; red, watery eyes; runny nose; and, cough; followed by a red rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body.
If you suspect you have measles while travelling in or returning to Canada:
- Wear a well-fitting medical mask and minimize contact with others.
- Inform a flight attendant, cruise staff, or border services officer upon arrival.
Stay Protected: Get Vaccinated
With measles cases rising worldwide and in Canada, keeping up with routine vaccinations is more critical than ever. Measles vaccination is highly effective in limiting transmission and preventing severe outcomes. If you are unsure of your vaccination status, check with your healthcare provider or local public health unit.
By staying vigilant and working together to increase measles vaccine coverage, we can prevent outbreaks and keep our communities safe against this preventable disease. The measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.
If you think you or a family member has the measles, or you think you’ve been exposed to measles, call your health care provider immediately – do not go to a health care facility or office without calling ahead first
Please go get vaccinated, folks. Vaccines are demonstrated to be safe and effective time and time again.
Unimmunized 159 (89.8%) (from Public Health Ontario)
External links 🖇️
| Title | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 📄About Measles | 🇨🇦Ministry of Health (Government of Ontario) | |
| 📄Measles vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide | 🇨🇦Public Health Agency of Canada (Government of Canada) | |
| 📄Measles | Wikipedia | Wikimedia Foundation | |
| 📄ENHANCED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SUMMARY Measles in Ontario | 🇨🇦Public Health Ontario (accountable to the Ontario Minister of Health) | 2025-02-27 |
| 🎬Measles: Understanding the most contagious preventable disease | About That | CBC News | 2024-03-06 |
| 🎬Measles Explained — Vaccinate or Not? | Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell | 2015-02-24 |
List of Articles 📃
Link to a list of credible Canadian sources 🍁.
As a Texan I sincerely apologize. Not a native or live in the main areas affected and I’m vaccinated, but I still feel bad af. Good luck guys, get your vaccine!!!
It’s not all your fault, we also have (anti vaccine) disinformation campaigns here…