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First Measles Case Confirmed in Nova Scotia as North American Outbreak Grows

The case, linked to international travel, highlights vaccination gaps as nearly 1,000 U.S. cases and over 260 in Alberta strain public health efforts.

Dr. Trevor Arnason, Ottawa's interim medical officer of health, displays a vial of measles vaccine.
(From left to right) Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, interim chief medical officer of health Dr. Sunil Sookram, and central zone medical officer of health Dr. Ifeoma Achebe provide an update on the measles outbreak in the province during a press conference at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on Monday, May 5.
The first case of measles in Nova Scotia was confirmed on Tuesday by Public Health.

Overview

  • Nova Scotia's first confirmed measles case, reported in Halifax's Central Zone, is linked to travel outside Canada.
  • Public Health has assessed the risk to the general public as low, citing widespread vaccination coverage and prior immunity.
  • The U.S. has reported nearly 1,000 measles cases across 29 states, with Alberta facing over 260 cases amid the broader resurgence.
  • Declining MMR vaccination rates, exacerbated by pandemic disruptions, have left North America vulnerable to outbreaks.
  • Public health authorities across North America are intensifying vaccination campaigns and urging symptom monitoring to contain further spread.