Region hosting free clinics throughout July and August for routine vaccinations, measles<\/p>\n
York Region is encouraging the public to roll up their sleeves and take part in its vaccination campaign this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The region has launched a vaccination campaign, with community clinics running throughout the summer. The public health department is offering routine vaccinations for all those eligible to ensure they can stay protected from diseases like measles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith measles cases continuing to rise provincially, it\u2019s more important than ever to ensure families are protected,\u201d York Region said in a news release.<\/p>\n
Measles outbreaks have been a public health concern in York Region and beyond in the past few months. York Region has been working to bring up measles vaccination rates among school children<\/a> after a lapse amid\u00a0the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached\u00a0about 90 per cent vaccination rate among school children in 2024-25, but they hope to reach at least 95 per cent.<\/p>\n The summer clinics will offer vaccines for measles to those aged 12 months to 55 years. Vaccinations will also be available for early doses of the MMR vaccine and all routine childhood vaccinations.<\/p>\n