Here is the latest publicly available information I can share.
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Quebec measles outbreak status: As of mid-April 2026, the Government of Quebec reports six declared cases of measles in the province with public health investigations ongoing for each case. Health authorities continue to emphasize vaccination as the primary protection against measles. [Québec Gouvernement health page, updated April 15, 2026][6]
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National and regional context: Canada’s public health surveillance periodically notes new measles activity by province, with occasional spikes in jurisdictions including Quebec; authorities routinely remind travelers and residents to check immunity status and vaccination coverage. Recent reports indicate ongoing activity in Quebec earlier in 2025, including a notable outbreak in the Laurentians region during that period, but Quebec’s current official updates focus on containment and exposure risk management. [Public Health Agency of Canada weekly surveillance reports, 2025][2][5]
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Practical guidance for residents of Los Angeles (your location is in LA, but you may have connections in Quebec):
- Ensure you are up to date with measles vaccination (MMR) per your age and health status. The vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles and is usually free or low-cost through public health programs or clinics.
- If you plan travel to Quebec or other parts of Canada, verify your measles immunity and follow local exposure risk advisories issued by Public Health authorities or your clinician.
- If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, swollen eyes, and a generalized rash, seek medical care promptly and mention possible exposure to measles.
Would you like me to pull current, direct links to Quebec’s latest outbreak updates and to Canada’s weekly surveillance pages for more precise figures and dates? I can also summarize vaccination guidance from Quebec’s public health pages in plain terms.
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Rapports et cartes hebdomadaires de surveillance de la rougeole et de la rubéole, publié par l'Agence de la santé publique du Canada.
www.canada.caLa rougeole est une maladie grave et très contagieuse.
www.quebec.caQuebec's Health Ministry says it's on the verge of declaring its measles outbreak over, just as cases reach new heights in other parts of the country.
www.cbc.ca[Translated from French] The measles epidemic continues in Quebec. The province has reached 30 cases, according to the most recent figures from Public Health. The Laurentides region remains the most affected with 27 cases of measles, the others being in the territories of Montreal, Laval and Montérégie. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against this extremely contagious disease. Quebec’s vaccination schedule provides for children to receive the vaccine at 12 and 18 months, but it...
stillcoviding.caLa rougeole connaît au Canada une dynamique épidémiologique exceptionnelle, largement inédite depuis l’élimination du virus dans le pays en 1998.
vih.org[Translated from French] The measles outbreak that began in Quebec in December has officially ended, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. The situation is quite different in Ontario, which has recorded more than 900 cases. The spread has stabilized in Quebec in recent weeks, with the last recorded case dating back to March 18. Quebec has confirmed 40 cases of measles during this outbreak, with the vast majority (32 cases) in the Laurentians.
stillcoviding.caPour chaque cas de rougeole déclaré au Québec, une enquête de santé publique est réalisée. Consultez les lieux, dates et heures de risque d’exposition.
www.quebec.caThe first confirmed case of rougeole in Québec has turned a routine public health alert into a time-sensitive test of containment, because the next few days will decide whether exposure sites remain isolated or become a wider chain of transmission. What Happens When Exposure Sites Become the Main Story? Public health authorities have identified two …
www.el-balad.comRapports et cartes hebdomadaires de surveillance de la rougeole et de la rubéole, publié par l'Agence de la santé publique du Canada.
www.canada.ca