Everything you need to know about protecting yourself against measles

As measles cases rise around the world — and appear in countries like Canada with ready access to life-saving vaccines — public health experts are urging parents to vaccinate their children and adults to get their shots, too. 

Everything you need to know about protecting yourself against measles
A Yemeni child receives treatment for measles in the Huthi-rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa, on March 21, 2021.

As measles cases rise around the world — and appear in countries like Canada with ready access to life-saving vaccines — public health experts are urging parents to vaccinate their children and adults to get their shots, too.