Health alert: Measles cases surge across BC Interior, flights, gatherings, and public exposed, health officials urge vaccinatio
Regional Health Authority is contacted with individuals who may have been exposed at the moment and encourages everyone who is potentially affected to monitor symptoms up to three weeks. Early symptoms of measles include fever, dry cough, nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually begins on the face and spreads in the body.
Explosion locations include:
- Enderby: During a belief -based meeting on 7 and 8 June, the center of Splatsin.
- Flight:
- 23 June: Westjet WS320 – Fort St. John (YXJ) – Vancouver (YVR)
- 23 June: Westjet WS332 – Vancouver (YVR) to Kelown (YLW)
- June 25: Westjet WS3540 – KAMLOOPS (YKA) – CALGARY (YYC)
According to IH, the risk of infection remains extremely low for individuals with two doses of measles. However, non -vaccinated individuals or only one dose are at a higher risk, especially if they are present in the specified exposure areas.
Health officials, born in 1970 or later, calls everyone to instill two doses of measles after the age of 12 months. Strengthening shots are the most effective if given within 72 hours of exposure. Measles vaccines are available in community health centers and many pharmacies in the region.
Some groups such as pregnant individuals, infants under six months and people with weak immune systems are not suitable for vaccination, but may be entitled to protective drugs. It is recommended that these individuals call 1-855-549-6364 to speak with the infectious disease team in IH.
Anyone who is experiencing symptoms or is worried about exposure should call 811 and contact BC Healthlink. If emergency care is required, people should go to the nearest clinic or hospital and immediately inform the personnel regarding the exposure of potential measles.
Health officials continue to update the exposure warnings on the BC Disease Control Center (BCCDC) website, which includes details of flights, ferries and public space exposures.
