Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination

Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination as cases rise across the country
The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases across the country.
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Amidst Rising Measles Cases in the US, Multiple Counties Respond to Outbreak Fears
Measles cases rise in the US; Bay Area officials urge vaccination, highlighting the importance of the MMR vaccine in light of recent deaths and Texas outbreak.
Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination in face of nationwide outbreak
In the face of a growing nationwide measles outbreak, San Francisco health officials have joined other Bay Area health officials in urging people to get vaccinated against the disease. The health departments are encouraging vaccinations for anyone who is unsure if they’ve been previously vaccinated or did not have measles as
North Bay confirms its 1st measles case in 30 years as Ontario numbers rise, health units urge vaccination
North Bay has confirmed its first case of measles since 1995. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit made the announcement Friday. The risk to the public is low, but it is taking the matter very seriously, health unit officials said in a news release issued Friday.
Algoma Public Health says make sure you’re vaccinated against measles
“Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially for infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems,” wrote Dr. John Tuinema, APH acting medical officer of health in an email to SooToday Friday.
Local health professionals urgently call for people to vaccinate amidst Measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are urging people to check their vaccination records and get up to date on immunizations.
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Sharp spike in measles cases prompt health leaders to encourage getting vaccine
Bay Area health leaders are encouraging everyone to check if they got the measles vaccine or to visit their doctor and receive the shot if they are unsure. The recommendations comes after the United ...