Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it's only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada

Between high rates of global travel, and low rates of vaccination, Canada is vulnerable to measles outbreaks in Europe and beyond, say medical experts.

Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it's only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada
A Yemeni child receives treatment for measles in the Huthi-rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa, on March 21, 2021.

Between high rates of global travel, and low rates of vaccination, Canada is vulnerable to measles outbreaks in Europe and beyond, say medical experts.