Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
DEVI SHASTRI and MEGAN JANETSKY
Associated Press
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A health worker gives a child a measles vaccine at the health center in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, April 30.
Christian Chavez, Associated Press
A health worker prepares a dose of the measles vaccine in shopping mall in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, April 30.
Christian Chavez, Associated Press
A sign outside Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on, March 4, warns residents to call ahead before visiting a doctor or hospital if they think they have the measles.Â
Geoff Robins, The Canadian Press
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic at Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on March 4.
Geoff Robins, The Canadian Press
A health worker stamps a vaccination card at the health center where measles vaccinations are given in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, April 30.
Janetsky reported from Mexico City. Shastri reported from Milwaukee.
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A sign outside Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on, March 4, warns residents to call ahead before visiting a doctor or hospital if they think they have the measles.Â
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic at Southwestern Public Health in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on March 4.
A health worker stamps a vaccination card at the health center where measles vaccinations are given in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, April 30.