Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia are experiencing a surge in measles cases, raising concerns about public health and vaccination rates. Measles, an extremely contagious disease, can lead to serious complications, especially among babies. “Measles is an extremely contagious disease: only one case can lead to up to 16 others if these people are not vaccinated,” warns Dr. Nicholas Brousseau, a specialist in public health and preventive medicine at the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (Inspq).
Measles is often referred to as a “spring disease,” with the months of February, March, and April typically seeing the highest activity. This seasonal pattern is one reason for the current increase in cases. “It is also said that measles is a spring disease. Often, it is the months of February, March and April which are the most active, so it is one of the reasons that can explain the higher number of …