Manitoba government tasking pharmacists with giving measles shot to young people
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WINNIPEG – Pharmacists in Manitoba are now able to administer the measles vaccine in a new move aimed at curbing the spread of the highly contagious infection.
The provincial government says beginning immediately pharmacists will be able to provide the vaccine to Manitobans between the ages of two and 19.
The change comes after the provincial association representing pharmacists called for a collaborative approach to address the rising case count.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says expanding access to the vaccine is a common-sense step that will help more Manitobans get protected.
Vaccines will remain available through existing providers, including public health clinics, physicians, nurse practitioners and midwives.
Data from Health Canada indicates that Manitoba accounts for more than half the total case of measles across the country this year.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2026.