Cases of measles are being reported in different regions of Quebec at the moment. As measles is on the rise in several countries around the world, travellers may contract measles when they are abroad and be the source of outbreaks in Quebec when they return.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can result in many complications and serious consequences. In Canada, one in 3000 people dies of measles.
There is no specific treatment for the disease, but it can be avoided by vaccination. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself. Two (2) doses of vaccine are more than 95% effective.
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