A measles outbreak in Sussex, New Brunswick, has escalated to three confirmed cases, with an additional five probable cases identified. Dr. Kimberley Barker, Southern New Brunswick Regional Medical Officer of Health, expressed confidence in managing the situation. Vaccine clinics held over the weekend were well-attended, and public health advises individuals with symptoms to call 8-1-1 before visiting a hospital. Measles cases have also been reported recently in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
Measles outbreak in Sussex, N.B., grows to 3 confirmed cases; 5 more cases probable
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A measles outbreak in Sussex, New Brunswick, has escalated to three confirmed cases, with an additional five probable cases identified. Dr. Kimberley Barker, Southern New Brunswick Regional Medical Officer of Health, expressed confidence in managing the situation. Vaccine clinics held over the weekend were well-attended, and public health advises individuals with symptoms to call 8-1-1 before visiting a hospital. Measles cases have also been reported recently in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.
Trending- 1 June 22 and 23: A person from outside the province traveled in the Sussex region, believed to be connected to the first case.
- 2 Last week: New Brunswick found a case of measles.
- 3 Monday: New Brunswick Public Health declared a measles outbreak in the Sussex area (following confirmation of two cases).
- 4 Over the weekend: Vaccine clinics for measles offered in Sussex were well-attended.
- 5 Tuesday afternoon: Dr. Kimberley Barker provided an update, confirming 3 cases and 5 probable cases.
- 6 Nov. 1 (previous year): A measles outbreak was previously declared in the Fredericton/Upper Saint John River Valley area (Health Zone 3).
- 7 January (current year): The previous outbreak in Health Zone 3 was declared over.
- Increased number of measles cases in the region
- Potential pausing of infant and toddler programs to limit spread
- Public health advisories issued for symptom monitoring and seeking advice
- Vaccine clinics held to increase immunization rates
What: A measles outbreak in Sussex, New Brunswick, has grown to three confirmed cases and five probable cases.
When: Update provided Tuesday afternoon; outbreak declared Monday; first case linked to traveler on June 22 and 23; vaccine clinics held over the weekend.
Where: Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada; also Nova Scotia and P.E.I. (other reported cases); previous outbreak in Fredericton/Upper Saint John River Valley area.
Why: Spread of the measles virus, potentially linked to a person who traveled from outside the province.
How: Through person-to-person transmission of the virus. Public health is managing the outbreak through contact tracing, offering vaccine clinics, and issuing public advisories.