As measles cases rise globally, Canada and Japan are facing shortages of measles vaccines, with two companies reporting limited supplies reserved for public health programs. Japan's health ministry has urged municipalities to ensure a stable supply for children amid increased demand following recent outbreaks. In Canada, the shortage, exacerbated by a spike in demand, has prompted doctors and travel clinics to be on alert. This situation is unfolding as individual cases of measles are reported, including one in Nassau County and another in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which has led to over 2,000 contacts being traced in an effort to prevent an outbreak.
One measles case, 2,000 contacts. Inside the fight to stop an outbreak in the GTA https://t.co/OA0BhomfZh
Case of measles reported in Nassau County https://t.co/2LWsNMmq2H https://t.co/nd1navjlNn
My story for last night's @CBCTheNational on #measles vaccine shortages in Canada amid a spike in demand, and why doctors and travel clinics are on alert: https://t.co/4xHczYF9Pj
Japan's health ministry has told municipalities to ensure a stable supply of measles shots for children amid a surge in demand for the vaccine following recent outbreaks in the country. https://t.co/k3noewFo39
Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise. READ MORE: https://t.co/pkZfJVW2PA
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise https://t.co/5SQRvpMhwX https://t.co/DgqljzEMDh