Nova Scotia child hospitalized with measles

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A child from northern Nova Scotia has been hospitalized with measles at the IWK Health Centre. This is the first reported hospitalization linked to the ongoing outbreak. The child's admission brings the total number of measles cases in the northern zone to 44. Public Health stated that most infected individuals are unvaccinated. The outbreak began after an individual traveled from an area with a known measles outbreak. Public Health advises calling ahead before seeking medical attention if measles is suspected.


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