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Manitoba Measles Outbreak Declared Over
17 Oct
Summary
- Manitoba declared its measles outbreak over on Friday.
- The outbreak, starting February 2025, had 1,038 total cases.
- Most cases involved unvaccinated or unknown immunization status.
Public health officials in Manitoba have declared an end to the measles outbreak that began in February 2025. The province announced on Friday that the last laboratory-confirmed case was identified in August. This extensive outbreak resulted in a total of 1,038 reported measles cases, encompassing 938 confirmed instances and additional probable cases.
The data further revealed a concerning trend regarding vaccination status. A substantial 87% of those who contracted measles were found to be either unvaccinated or had an unknown immunization history. This statistic underscores the critical role of vaccination in preventing the spread of highly contagious diseases like measles.
