April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm
Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles among unvaccinated residents who recently traveled within Canada, marking the province’s first measles cases since 2013. The discovery has prompted public health alerts and further investigation to determine the source of transmission and prevent wider spread. Authorities are emphasizing the importance of vaccination as a critical measure to combat outbreaks, and the confirmed cases serve as a timely reminder of the persistent risks posed by infectious diseases in susceptible populations.
The adult patients are PEI residents who travelled together to another part of Canada where outbreaks of the virus are continuing, a news release says
CHARLOTTETOWN - Health officials in Prince Edward Island say they've identified two cases of measles – the province's first confirmed infections of the disease since 2013.
Health officials in Prince Edward Island have confirmed two cases of measles, the province's first reported cases since 2013.
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