By Staff
April 2nd, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
Ontario NDP MPP Dr. Robin Lennox expressed deep concerns about instances of measles outbreaks in Ontario:
Measles is not just a child disease.
“No parent should have to lose their child to a preventable illness like measles. Measles is highly contagious and will disproportionately affect children and immunocompromised individuals in our communities.
“Measles is generally considered rare. Comparing 100 cases in one week to 120 cases the last is like comparing bad to worse—the fact that there are already 100 cases in a single week far exceeds the norm.
“We need strong leadership from the government to address this head on, starting with more investments in our local public health units who have struggled to deliver services due to chronic underfunding.
“We need a public awareness campaign focused on the safety and effectiveness of measles vaccination, including early vaccination for children in areas of outbreak. And we need to address vaccine hesitancy which has surged over recent years by encouraging parents and families to discuss measles vaccination with their trusted healthcare providers.”
