Canada has the most measles cases on the continent, Pan American Health Organization says | Unpublished
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Author: Hannah Alberga
Publication Date: August 15, 2025 - 13:10

Canada has the most measles cases on the continent, Pan American Health Organization says

August 15, 2025

The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates.

The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year.



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