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
Unimmunized 159 (89.8%) (from Public Health Ontario)
Please go get vaccinated, folks. Vaccines are demonstrated to be safe and effective time and time again.
Measles
- highly contagious! One person catching could spread it up to R~0~: ~17 other people, while COVID-19 is R~0~: ~3.
- wipes out existing immunity for other diseases
- can be vaccinated against
External links
| Title | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ENHANCED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SUMMARY Measles in Ontario | Public Health Ontario (accountable to the Minister of Health) | 2025-02-27 |
| About measles | Government of Ontario | 2024-04-12 |
| 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 |