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Measles surge boosts support for mandatory school vaccines: poll - National | Globalnews.ca

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Polling by Angus Reid shows support for mandatory childhood measles vaccination has jumped over the past year .

One in five parents are hesitant or opposed to the recommended vaccine schedule.

Canada is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak in over 25 years .

Since the beginning of 2025 , 2,515 measles cases have been reported across nine provinces.

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