Combatting the measles threat means examining the reasons for declining vaccination rates

To address anti-vaccine sentiment, we need to listen to parents’ concerns and make it easy for them to get their children vaccinated. (Shutterstock)

Measles was supposedly eradicated in Canada more than a quarter century ago. But today, measles is surging.

Public Health Ontario recently announced that there have been 195 cases in the province in the past two weeks and 372 cases since autumn 2024. Many cases have required hospitalization. Last year, a child died.