The Saskatchewan government is making measles vaccinations available to infants aged six to 11 months who live, are travelling to, or have contact with people in areas with a high risk for measles exposure.

Previously, the vaccine was first offered to infants at 12 months of age.

"Providing parents with the option for an additional dose of measles vaccine for infants helps to protect those who cannot protect themselves," Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill stated in a news release on Wednesday.

Routine measles vaccinations at 12 and 18 months will still be needed for further protection.

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The move comes as the province grapples with a surge in measles cases. From March 14 to May 28, Saskatchewan re

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