Measles Immunization Reminder

Press Release

February 20, 2025

The Department of Health is reminding Nunavummiut about the importance of keeping up to date with immunizations. It is especially important that children receive routine immunizations on time to protect them from serious vaccine-preventable diseases.

With measles cases rising across Canada, it is important to protect the most vulnerable members of our families and communities – our children, Elders and those with immune compromise or incomplete immunizations. By ensuring our measles vaccinations are up to date, we can do our part to keep Nunavut healthy and safe from the increasing threat of measles outbreaks.

To make sure your family’s vaccinations are up to date, contact your local health centre or public health unit.

Learn more about measles by reading the measles factsheet available on the Department of Health webpage or the Canadian Immunization Guide on the Government of Canada website.

Contact

Pierre Essoh
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
HEACommunications@gov.nu.ca

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