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Manitoba Measles Cases Surge: 270 Confirmed
6 Dec
Summary
- Manitoba confirms 270 measles cases this year, a significant increase.
- Measles exposure possible at Boundary Trails ER and Plum Coulee gas station.
- Most infected individuals were unvaccinated, highlighting vaccine importance.
Manitoba's public health officials are on high alert as the province grapples with a significant rise in measles cases. As of November 29, 2025, the number of confirmed cases reached 270, with an additional four probable cases reported recently. This escalating situation has prompted warnings of potential exposure at the emergency department of Boundary Trails Health Centre and a gas station in Plum Coulee, urging individuals to monitor for symptoms.
The highly contagious nature of measles means that even brief exposure in shared spaces can lead to infection, as the virus can remain airborne for up to two hours. Symptoms typically appear seven to 21 days after exposure and can include fever, runny nose, red eyes, and white spots in the mouth. Health officials emphasize that immunization remains the most effective protection against the disease.
Data reveals that the majority of those infected this year were unvaccinated, with only a small fraction having received one or two doses. While no deaths have been linked to measles in Manitoba this year, the disease has caused fatalities elsewhere in the country. The severity of cases in Manitoba has led to 16 hospitalizations, including 13 children under ten.
