Tag: Measles

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The Northern Health Authority is keeping its eye on both respiratory illness and measles as case numbers continue to grow.

The College of New Caledonia confirmed a measles exposure today (Friday), that occurred in late November.

Anyone who may have been exposed is asked to check for symptoms.

British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is reporting a potential exposure to measles at UHNBC.  According to the BCCDC's measles exposures page, the potential exposure happened at the patient elevators in UHNBC on August 12th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. 

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.