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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2024 · 21 MIN

Why measles infections are surging again

from The Decibel · host The Globe and Mail

Measles cases have been popping up all over the world, including in Canada. This highly contagious virus can be devastating – and even deadly – to people who haven’t been vaccinated against it.The Globe and Mail’s health columnist André Picard explains why we’re seeing this sudden rise and what can be done about it.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Measles cases have been popping up all over the world, including in Canada. This highly contagious virus can be devastating – and even deadly – to people who haven’t been vaccinated against it. The Globe and Mail’s health columnist André Picard explains why we’re seeing this sudden rise and what can be done about it.

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Measles cases have been popping up all over the world, including in Canada. This highly contagious virus can be devastating – and even deadly – to people who haven’t been vaccinated against it.The Globe and Mail’s health columnist André Picard...

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