Timmins, Ontario — Thursday, April 17, 2025
Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is reporting more cases of measles in the District of Temiskaming. These cases are linked to the ones reported on Friday, April 4, 2025, and bring the number of cases in the NEPH area to eleven. This increase in cases was expected, as measles is very contagious.
Northeastern Public Health is monitoring the situation. Currently, there are no exposures and the risk to the public is low.
Vaccination is the best defence against measles. If you were born before 1970, or are up-to-date with your vaccinations, you are protected against measles. If you are not vaccinated, measles can pose serious health risks and can spread very easily to others. The virus spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.
Northeastern Public Health encourages everyone to check that they are up-to-date with their vaccinations. If you are unsure of whether you or your family are fully protected against measles, talk to a health care provider, or call the health unit at 1-877-442-1212.
To check your immunization status, or to update your family’s records online, visit ICON:
For additional information about measles and local exposures, see our measles page.
For information about measles cases across Ontario, visit the Measles in Ontario Enhanced Epidemiological Summary and the Measles Exposures in Ontario page on the Public Health Ontario website.