Measles immunization programs underway at B.C. schools
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After weeks of preparation, B.C. schools are now offering immunization vaccines. Continue reading
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New measles case detected, with possible exposures in Coquitlam, Burnaby, YVR
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The infected person was on a Vancouver-bound plane from Tokyo, followed by several public places in Coquitlam and Burnaby. Continue reading
Measles cases up 300% worldwide in the first quarter of 2019: WHO
The first three months of 2019 saw 112,163 reported measles cases. The same period in 2018 saw only 28,124. Continue reading
Madagascar’s largest ever measles outbreak has killed more than 1,200 people
Madagascar faces its largest measles outbreak in history, with cases soaring well beyond 115,000, but resistance to vaccinating children is not the driving force behind the rise. Continue reading
New York City orders mandatory vaccinations after measles outbreak
New York’s mayor announced that people in some parts of Brooklyn must get vaccinated against measles or face a fine. Continue reading
‘All the required measures’ put in place at MUHC amid measles case: Montreal public health
Montreal’s Public Health authority says the MUHC has done an “absolutely rigorous and exemplary handling of the situation,” after a hospital employee showed up to work while contagious with measles. Continue reading
Ottawa Public Health confirms second measles case in city
The health agency says the second measles case is not connected to the first case announced last week, but both are “associated with international travel,” according to officials. Continue reading
McGill University Health Centre warns about measles exposure at Glen Site
An employee contracted the virus and worked at the Glen Site while contagious between March 23-27, according to a statement from the centre. Continue reading
Two new cases of measles confirmed on southern Vancouver Island
Island Health is confirming two new cases of measles infection on Vancouver Island south. Continue reading
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health racing to vaccinate students before suspension deadline
By Paul Soucy Videographer
More than 2,700 students within the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health catchment area did not have their vaccinations up to date as of January. Continue reading