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44 measles cases confirmed in northern Nova Scotia; 1 child in hospital
NORTHERN ZONE, NOVA SCOTIA, AUG 1 – The outbreak involves low-vaccination communities with 44 confirmed cases in the Northern Zone, and the hospitalized child is reported to be in stable condition, officials said.
- Northern Nova Scotia Public Health has reported 44 measles infections, including one child who was hospitalized at the IWK Health Centre as of August 1, 2025.
- The outbreak began after a travel-related exposure to a known Canadian outbreak and mostly affects communities with low vaccination rates.
- The child’s family contacted the hospital beforehand to help minimize the risk of virus transmission, and officials report that the child’s health status remains steady.
- Dr. Cristin Muecke assured that this hospital visit does not pose a risk of transmission to others and emphasized that receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine is necessary to achieve complete immunity.
- Officials expect additional cases but maintain public risk is low, urging vaccination as the best defense against measles spread.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Nova Scotia child in hospital from measles, provincewide cases climb to 44
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Child admitted to IWK with measles; Public health confirms 44 cases in Northern Zone » The Laker News
HALIFAX: A child has been admitted to the IWK due to measles, Nova Scotia Health Public Health said in a release on Friday. The child is in stable condition. The family notified the hospital before arrival, and the IWK Health Centre has taken all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of measles to other patients and staff. “Thanks to the family and IWK Health Centre’s diligence, there is no risk to others from this hospital visit,” says Dr…
Public Health update on measles in Northern Zone
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is confirming that there are now 44 total cases of measles in the Northern Zone.A child has been admitted to the IWK Health Centre due to measles. The child is in stable condition. The family notified the hospital before arrival, and the IWK Health Centre has taken all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of measles to other patients and staff.“Thanks to the family and IWK Health Centre’s diligence, there …
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