Vaccine Preventable Illnesses on the Horizon Again as Canadian Kids Head Back to School As millions of Canadian children head back to school, medical experts are warning about a resurgence of vaccine preventable illnesses, including measles, which has been spreading rapidly across North America.
The numbers tell a disturbing story: Canada's vaccination rates have declined since the pandemic, leaving people vulnerable to highly contagious viruses.
According to recent federal surveillance reports, low levels of respiratory threats like flu, COVID 19, and RSV are about to spike.