Summary

Ontario is facing one of its largest measles outbreaks, with cases doubling in two weeks to over 140.

Although Ottawa has no confirmed cases, public health officials warn unvaccinated individuals are at risk.

Measles can severely impact young children, causing pneumonia, brain infections, and even death. Vaccination rates have dropped from 85–90% to about 40% amid “vaccine fatigue.”

Ottawa Public Health is urging families to get vaccinated through available clinics to help contain the outbreak.