Measles (MMR) vaccine is available
As measles continues to circulate globally, York Region Public Health urges all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up to date with their measles (MMR) vaccine.
The measles (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick with this highly contagious disease. Anyone who is not vaccinated or has not had a measles infection is at risk of getting sick and spreading it to others. Infants and young children are at the greatest risk for complications from measles infection.
Individuals may receive the measles (MMR) vaccine from their health care provider or a walk-in medical clinic.
Eligible and overdue individuals 12 months and older who do not have access to the measles (MMR) vaccine through a health care provider may get the measles (MMR) vaccine at a York Region Public Health community immunization clinic by appointment only.
Recommendations for a measles (MMR) vaccine
Infants six to 11 months of age travelling to an area where measles is circulating can get vaccinated before travel.
Review your child’s immunization records to see if they are due for a measles (MMR) vaccine. Children routinely receive two doses of the measles (MMR) vaccine – the first at 12 months and the second at four to six years of age.
Individuals born in 1970 or later should receive two doses of measles (MMR) vaccine for adequate protection.
Individuals born before 1970 may have had measles infection, which provides lifelong immunity. If unsure and travelling to an area where measles is present, they may receive one dose of the measles (MMR) vaccine.
For more information, visit york.ca/measles
