Saskatchewan expands measles vaccination for some infants such as the number of cases increases

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Saskatchewan expands measles vaccination

The Suskechewan government is providing measles vaccination for infants between the ages of six to 11 months, who live, traveling with people in high -risk areas for measles risk, or contacting them.

First, the vaccine was first introduced to infants at the age of 12 months.

Health Minister Jeremy Cocrill said in a news release on Wednesday, “Providing an alternative to an additional dose of measles vaccine for infants helps protect those who cannot protect themselves.”

Regular measles vaccination in 12 and 18 months will still be required for further protection.

This step comes as a province shoes with a boom in measles cases. From 14 March to 28 May, Suskechewan reported confirmed 46 measles cases.

According to the provincial government, high -risk areas of exposure in Suskechewan include Asiniboia, Canora, Kindrasley, St. Walberg, Pontics and Vakava.

Alberta has reported more than 749 measles cases from the beginning of March. In response, Alberta Health Services created a new early dose of measles vaccines available for infants at the age of six to 11 months in high -risk areas. Suskechewan has now followed the suit.

Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahb said in a news release, “It is already being introduced to some infants with the number of high measles cases at international level or other parts of Canada.”

Measles symptoms include:

Fever.
cough.
Flowing nose.
Red eyes.
Blotchy, red rash that appears a few days after the fever starts. In dark skin colors, it may appear purple or darker than the surrounding skin.

More information about measles and vaccination services can be found on saskatchewan.ca/measles,

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