Measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec concerning, Canadas top doctor says – National [Video]

Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec.

Dr. Theresa Tam says the majority of recent infections reported in Canada were among people who were unvaccinated, including many children, and infants under one.

Tam says all of the people who were recently infected were exposed to measles in Canada, rather than international travel, which was the initial source.

Health Canada reported eight measles cases as of Jan. 11, but local public health units have released more recent numbers with much higher case counts.

Ontario public health reported 38 measles cases – 12 confirmed and 26 probable – as of Jan. 15 linked to an out-of-province travel exposure in New Brunswick. Grand Erie Public Health also reported a new measles case Wednesday in a child who is recovering at home.