A new case of measles has been identified in British Columbia, prompting public health officials to issue warnings about potential exposure on a recent Air Canada flight and in the Vancouver International Airport's international arrivals area.
Health authorities in British Columbia have confirmed a new case of measles in the Lower Mainland. The infection was acquired by a resident of Fraser Health who had travelled to Southeast Asia . Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health issued a joint statement, stating that public health officials are actively contacting individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
The statement advises the public that potential exposure to measles occurred on Air Canada flight 66, arriving in Vancouver on February 11th, and within the international arrivals area at Vancouver International Airport, including customs and baggage claim, between 7:00 am and 9:30 am on the same day. Officials emphasize that most Canadians possess immunity to measles due to previous vaccination or natural infection. However, they urge individuals lacking this protection and who might have been exposed to seek a free booster dose of the measles vaccine. The statement clarifies that certain groups, including babies under six months of age, pregnant individuals, and those with specific immune conditions, should not receive the vaccine and should consult their public health officials regarding potential medication. Measles is a highly contagious disease transmitted through airborne particles. According to federal government data, 44 new cases of measles have been reported in Canada this year as of February 1st, all concentrated in Ontario and Quebec.
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