Canada loses its measles free designation - US soon to follow

[Retired AF Guy]

Due to the recent measles outbreak across Canada, the Pan American Health Organization (the WHO affiliate for North/South America) has stated that Canada has lost its measles-free designation and it is likely that the US and probable Mexico will soon follow.

Canada loses its official "measles-free" status. The US will soon follow - Salon.com

Canada eliminated measles in 1998 but had a major outbreak in 2025.

www.salon.com

 

[ModlrMike]

I swear, we're rapidly returning to the time when you had to travel not only with your passport, but your immunization record as well. Won't affect me, but I can see some pissed off folks being turned around upon landing for not having it, or not being adequately immunized.

 

[OldSolduer]

I swear, we're rapidly returning to the time when you had to travel not only with your passport, but your immunization record as well. Won't affect me, but I can see some pissed off folks being turned around upon landing for not having it, or not being adequately immunized.

I don't know who to thank for this garbage - religious zealots or dunces that are NOT doctors being appointed to important health portfolios. Or is it the effect of Covid and the aftermath?