Measles Outbreaks in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec

Various Canadian public health officials are reporting excessive measles outbreaks in 2025. This is essential news as Canada's provinces are preferred destinations for international travelers. 

As of February 5, 2025, 81 cases (54 confirmed and 27 probable) of measles had been reported in Ontario in 2024 and 2025. 

Quebec is facing its second measles outbreak since 2024, with 16 confirmed cases in Laurentides, Montréal, and Laval.

And Manitoba public health officials recently confirmed five measles cases in 2025.

In 2024, 141 measles cases and one congenital rubella were reported in Canada.

Since most of these measles cases are related to unvaccinated people, Canadians are encouraged to consult travel health notices for information on areas where measles is circulating.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported measles cases in 30 countries last year.

Seperately, the U.S. CDC identified 59 countries reporting measles cases and issued a Travel Health Advisory. Measles vaccination services are generally offered at clinics and pharmacies in the United States.