Health Unit Issues Vaccination Reminder as More Measles Detected in Windsor

Health unit issues vaccination reminder as more measles detected in Windsor

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) says it has sent reminders to school-aged children in the county who are overdue for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines as wastewater surveillance is showing an increase in measles virus in the region.

'Remain vigilant' — Health unit detects measles spike in Windsor-Essex wastewater

Families are asked to check if their children are up-to-date on vaccinations after a recent spike in measles was detected through wastewater surveillance in the region.

Wastewater surveillance detects measles, reminders sent to families

"Although clinical measles cases remain low, the presence of the virus back in the wastewater suggests that we must remain vigilant," said Medical Officer of Health Doctor Mehdi Aloosh.

WECHU: Reminder for Measles Vaccination as Wastewater Signal Rises

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News Release: WECHU Sends Reminders about Measles Vaccination as Wastewater Signal Rises | The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

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