Northern Health is offering early measles vaccines for infants 6-12 months of age, and children between 13 months and 4 years – as well as anyone who needs a second dose to ensure strong immunity to the virus.
Measles is circulating in Prince George, and in other Northern BC communities.
The health authority states vaccines are the best way to prevent illness and potentially serious complications.
Senior Resident, Medical Officer, Dr. Noah Reich told MyPGNow.com the infection spike is mostly due to one thing.
“A big factor that is driving this is less vaccine coverage. People choosing not to vaccinate and partially even if a small number of people choose not to vaccinate because of how infectious the measles, is – it spreads really easily.”
Reich further explained which demographics are most at risk of getting infected.
“There are a few populations who are at a higher risk of getting infected and that includes pregnant individuals as well as someone who is immunocompromised and such people are a little less protected and are at risk of complications from the measles.”
Drop-in clinics are being held at the Northern Interior Health Unit, at 1444 Edmonton St.
Here are the dates and times”
Dec 23, 2025 – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Dec 29, 2025 – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Dec 30, 2025 – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Call 250-645-8963 for more information or additional drop-in times.
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