Measles cases in New Brunswick continue to climb – CTV

Nov. 15, 2024

The number of measles cases in New Brunswick continue to climb.

Officials with New Brunswick’s Department of Health said as of Thursday evening, the number of confirmed cases since October has reached 43.

Of those cases, officials said 36 cases involve patients 19 years old or younger.

Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are needed for protection. Public Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated and continue to hold vaccine clinics this week.

“The key message that we’ve been trying to convey to people is please check to see if you’re susceptible. And if you are susceptible, to take the action that’s appropriate to you to address that,” said Dr. Mark McKelvie, regional medical officer of health. “For most people that will be getting vaccinated.”

Read more: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/measles-cases-in-new-brunswick-continue-to-climb-1.7110629