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Vaccination Recommendation by Age and Group: 

Infants (6-11 months)

  • One dose of measles vaccine is recommended if there is a risk of exposure.
  • Still require two additional doses after turning one year old. 

Children (1-4 years old)

  • Should receive two doses in total.
  • If only one dose have been given, a second dose should be given as soon as possible (minimum 4 weeks after the first).

Individuals born in 1970 or later

  • Should have at least one dose of measles vaccine.
  • Two doses are recommended for international travellers and post-secondary students. 

Individuals born before 1970

  • Generally considered immune due to natural exposure.
  • One dose recommended for international travellers and post-secondary students. 

Health Care Workers and Military Personnel

  • Two doses recommended, regardless of birth year (or laboratory evidence of measles immunity). 

For more information, visit:

Region of Waterloo Public Health - Measles 

Public Health Ontario - Measles

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