Canada is in the middle of the largest measles outbreak it has seen in generations. Despite the spread, B.C. is not considering making measles immunization mandatory for attending school, as it is in Ontario and New Brunswick, the Health Ministry told The Tyee. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published May 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/29/BC-Measles-Vaccination-Schools/

BC Won’t Require Measles Vaccination for Schools

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