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Quebec's director of public health is urging people to get vaccinated following an outbreak of more than 250 cases of measles in the province since the beginning of the year.  There have been 208 cases of measles reported in Quebec since May 1 and a total of 254 since the beginning of the year. The outbreaks have occurred in several regions of the province. Cases in April indicated the outbreak of the virus was sparked by people who had returned from vacations in France, but subsequent cases appear to be of local origin. Symptoms of measles:
Protection: MMR vaccine protects against the following diseases and their complications
Vaccination is the best way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella, and their complications. The vaccine gives lifelong protection. MMR vaccine general fact sheet. To search for a clinic near you that offers the mmr vaccine or any other vaccine visit: http://www.vaccines411.ca/ Canada's first vaccine clinic directory. Sources: Public Health Agency of Canada, Santé et Services sociaux Quebec, CTV news |
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