Travelling overseas this summer? Ensure measles vaccination up to date: top doc
TORONTO — With the start of summer vacations just a few months away, the country’s top doctor is urging Canadians to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date, especially for those planning to travel overseas.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s interim chief public health officer, said people who were not vaccinated or not exposed to measles as a child should arrange to get inoculated, while anyone who’s unsure of their immunization status should check with their doctors.
Those who need to update their protection against the disease should get their shots six weeks before travelling, she said.
“In Europe, there are a number of countries experiencing cases,” said Tam, calling measles a highly contagious disease that continues to circulate in many parts of the world.