Ontario measles outbreak, worst in more than a decade, has more than 600 cases [Video]

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, Ontario is seeing its worst measles outbreak in more than a decade, with over 600 cases now reported. One of those cases is now linked to Michigan.

Measles is incredibly contagious – you can get it just by being in the same room with someone who’s infected, even after they’ve already left. So, every case needs to be taken seriously.

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As for the Macomb County adult, they had recently traveled to Ontario, where the outbreak is still growing. The good news is that this person wasn’t out in public while contagious, according to Michigan health officials. So, there’s no known risk to the community from this case.

As for vaccine guidelines in Canada, the schedules are similar to …