Travellers jetting off abroad are being advised to be vigilant for certain health symptoms that might signal a widespread infectious disease. Guidance issued on the Canada.ca website, cautions travellers that lack of vaccination could pose health risks to fellow holidaymakers and local individuals. It warns: “Measles cases and outbreaks still happen in Canada. Cases usually … Read more
Health officials have issued a stark warning as the UK has seen a dramatic rise in cases of a highly contagious infection. Often thought of as a Victorian-era disease, reports of measles cases have skyrocketed this year. According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), GPs have spotted more than 600 new suspected … Read more
Health experts have issued an urgent warning to families of children with cancer as cases of measles have skyrocketed in the UK. According to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) more than 600 new suspected cases of the highly contagious infection were diagnosed by GPs in just three weeks. Since the current … Read more
As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, last week brought an uncommon occurrence. A fully-vaccinated 30-year-old teacher in Ontario contracted the highly contagious infectious disease. This event has drawn the attention of health officials, highlighting its rarity. The man had close contact with students and teachers at a high school in the York Region, … Read more
