"Canada's Measles Elimination at Risk as Outbreak Tops 5,000 Cases"

Canadas measles elimination status is jeopardized as a yearlong outbreak surpasses 5,000 cases, prompting health officials to warn of the risks posed by declining vaccination rates.

• The measles outbreak, which began in New Brunswick in October 2024, has now affected over 5,000 individuals across multiple provinces, marking the first continuous measles transmission in 25 years.
• Health officials reported that two infants have died due to the outbreak, raising serious concerns about public health and the critical importance of vaccination.
• Canada achieved measles elimination in 1998, but the current outbreak threatens to reverse this status, as it requires 12 months of no continuous transmission to maintain it.