Not enough children are vaccinated for measles in Nova Scotia.
Scientists say 95 per cent of people need to be vaccinated to stop the spread.
Health Minister Michelle Thompson says it’s essential to protect vulnerable young children.
“We know there’s lots of demands on people’s time, but really and truly, if you could just have a little look at your immunization records, make sure that you’re on track and look at the variety of options that are available to access that vaccine, says Thompson.
In Nova Scotia, 93.4 per cent of two-year-olds have at least one of their measles vaccines. But to be fully protected, the children need a second dose, and only 78.6 per cent of them have it, according to provincial statistics.
However, the province says this could be an underestimate because some of those children may have gotten a second dose after turning three years old.
The most recent measles case popped up in Pictou County on Monday, with more expected.
The first confirmed case was in May.
