BC Measles

• B.C. records first case of measles since 2019, vaccinations urged

  The measles vaccine is given in two doses in B.C. — the first one on a child's first birthday and the second around the time of starting school.

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  Mar 4
  
• New measles case on southern Vancouver Island brings number to 8: Island Health

  Island Health says there is low risk, as the patient was travelling during their infectious period.

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  May 6, 2019
  
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• Metro Vancouver health officials alert transit users after new confirmed case of measles

  This is B.C.'s 22nd case of measles this year.

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  Apr 2, 2019
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• B.C. child cancer patient feels good enough to go to school, but has to stay home amid measles outbreak

  A recent measles outbreak in Metro Vancouver has forced eight-year-old Sage to stay at home.

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  Feb 26, 2019
• Strong majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school: poll

  Twenty-four per cent say vaccinations should be a parent's choice rather than mandatory.

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  Feb 21, 2019
• Vancouver measles outbreak puts spotlight on low vaccination rates at many local schools

  Health officials say an immunization rate of 90 per cent is needed to provide "herd immunity." When it comes to the measles vaccine, many Vancouver schools fall short of that number.

  Feb 15, 2019