With measles cases on the rise globally, especially in Europe, many public health units including Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health are cautioning those travelling or who may be behind on vaccines to get up to date.
Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, Associate Medical Officer of Health at WDG Public Health, says it became a common theme in many municipalities for children to be behind on vaccines like measles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He added this is something public health is working to rectify within the community. Tenenbaum says measles can still be transmitted in a very “globally connected world,” and that risk exists within the community.
CICW spoke with Tenenbaum to learn more about symptoms, and where he urges those looking to get a vaccine to head before March break travel.
