Hamilton, Grand Erie public health units recommend measles vaccine for some babies under 1 year old [Video]

In response to an Ontario-wide measles outbreak, with many cases occurring near Brantford, some public health units have expanded vaccinations to include infants as young as six months. 

Typically, the measles vaccine is given to children at one year old and then four years old. 

But with dozens of cases reported in the community, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has made the first shot available to babies between six and 11 months, and the second to children before they turn four. 

GEPH is offering measles vaccination clinics and appointments can be booked through their website. 

Hamilton Public Health Services is also recommending the first vaccine dose be administered to infants under one year old if they’re part of travel to other areas of Ontario or internationally.

GEPH covers Brantford, and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. 

As of Thursday, GEPH had confirmed 110 cases this year, with the majority in children and the County of Brant, officials said …