April 26, 2024

Olympic measles warning

If you are heading to Europe for the summer Olympics in London, make sure your measles vaccination is up to date - that warning today from the BC centre for disease control. It says measles has been on the rise in many parts of the world, and 800 cases in Quebec last year originated from Europe. The centre also points out a BC outbreak of 80 cases … [Read more...]

Have you been immunized for the measles?

The BC Centre for Disease Control is issuing a public health advisory, after someone with a case of measles passed through Vancouver International Airport on August 15th. Doctor Monika Naus says a passenger on Air Canada Flight 244 was travelling with the disease, "At this point, it would be an advisory to make people aware that they may have been … [Read more...]