Two Hamilton-area medical experts are reminding Canadians that being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to other people.

Measles outbreaks raise concerns about vaccination. Experts say most vaccinated adults are protected, but some may need a booster based on risk factors.

Over the past few weeks, measles cases have surged to over 146 across nine counties, leading to the heartbreaking death of an unvaccinated school-aged child. Understandably, many questions have arisen

Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus that's more infectious than influenza, chickenpox or COVID-19.