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30 Measles Cases in 'Low-Vaccine' Communities in Northern Nova Scotia
NORTHERN NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, JUL 24 – Eight of 30 measles cases in northern Nova Scotia are lab-confirmed, with others diagnosed through household exposure, health officials said.
- As of July 24, 2025, Nova Scotia Health reported 30 measles cases primarily concentrated in the northern region of the province.
- This follows a single resolved case in May linked to U.S. travel, while officials believe most new cases stem from travel within Canada.
- Eight cases have been lab-confirmed, and the rest are considered confirmed based on household exposure and symptoms, appearing mostly in large households and small communities.
- Vaccination rates in Nova Scotia show 93.4% of two-year-olds had one dose and 78.6% were fully vaccinated in 2024, below the 95% threshold needed to stop spread.
- Health officials consider public risk low, urge vaccination for protection, and advise contacting a doctor if symptoms like fever, cough, or rash develop.
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30 measles cases in 'low-vaccine' communities in northern Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — A measles outbreak Nova Scotia has risen to 30 cases in a northern part of the province with a low vaccination rate, health officials said Thursday. All 30 cases originated from travel within Canada to regions where measles is known to be circulating, Nova Scotia Public Health said. The agency had reported a […]
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