Two new measles cases confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing total to five

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All of the cases are in the Saint John area and the latest two, confirmed late Saturday, are linked to a previous confirmed case at Kennebecasis Valley High School.

The latest cases followed news on Friday of another confirmed case, the province’s third, which was also linked to the school.In a news release, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, says public health officials are setting up a special immunization clinic aimed at those in the school population who haven’t yet received a dose of vaccine within the last 28 days.

Early symptoms of the measles virus may include fever, cough, or tiny white spots in the mouth. Within three to seven days, a red blotchy rash will appear, first on the face and then spreading to the body, arms and legs.

 

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