Experts warn of renewed fall wave of vaccine-preventable illnesses in Canada

As Canadian children return to classrooms and cooler weather arrives, health experts say families should prepare for a new season of respiratory illness. They say flu, COVID19 and RSV are likely to rise again in the coming months, alongside ongoing concerns about measles. Doctors interviewed in the story say vaccination remains the best protection, but not just the flu shot. They recommend Canadians review routine immunizations and consider the seasonal vaccines that apply to their age and risk group, including flu, COVID19 and RSV vaccines where eligible. Public health data cited in the article shows measles vaccination coverage has fallen short of the level needed to prevent spread, and Canada has recently seen a large resurgence of cases. Experts warn that lower childhood vaccine uptake has left more children vulnerable, especially once schools reopen and students mix closely again.