Canada reports increase in measles cases, urges vaccination
Canadá informa un aumento de casos de sarampión y pide vacunación
The Public Health Agency of Canada reported that it has recorded 227 measles cases as of March 6, a total that exceeds the number recorded in all of last year. Health authorities say the rise in cases is a concern and are urging people to get vaccinated to help stop further spread. The agency highlighted the current case count and called for increased vaccination coverage to protect communities. Officials repeated standard public health advice and emphasized the importance of immunization to reduce the risk of outbreaks and protect vulnerable people.
Fuente: VOA Science Health · Leer publicación original ↗
Fecha de la fuente: 06/03/2025
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measles · sarampión
Measles can spread quickly in communities with low vaccination rates.
vaccination · vacunación
Public health officials recommend vaccination to prevent disease.
recorded · registrado
The agency recorded 227 cases by March 6.
agency · agencia
The Public Health Agency of Canada published the new figures.
cases · casos
Health workers are tracking measles cases across the country.
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