According to international experts, the widespread transmission of this virus is linked to a decrease in the country's vaccination rate. During 2025, there were 5,138 cases and 2 deaths. The deceased were premature infants whose mothers contracted the virus during pregnancy.
Measles begins with high fever and a rash, and often resolves, but serious complications can occur in children and adults over 30. Experts remind that it is possible to protect against the disease through simple vaccination.
Brown University scientist Jennifer Nuzzo described this situation as "worrying and shameful." While many US states had previously achieved measles-free status, the situation in Canada is causing a re-evaluation of this status.
