New measles case confirmed in Lower Mainland

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People born in 1970 or later who have not had two doses of the measles vaccine are urged to get a booster shot.

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Exceptions include babies under six months, pregnant people and people with certain immune conditions. Authorities ask anyone in these categories to speak with their local Public Health team for their next steps, including a medication that can prevent measles.

The vaccine is offered free of charge to anyone exposed and at risk of getting the disease. Residents in the Fraser Health region can visit the following locations:

• Burnaby Public Health Unit
• Tricities Public Health Unit
• North Surrey Public Health Unit
• Newton Public Health Unit
• Abbotsford Public Health Unit

Certain family doctors and walk-in clinics can also give out the vaccine. Pharmacists can immunize adults and children over five years old.

Symptoms of measles include fever, dry cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed a few days later by a rash that starts at the hairline and spreads rapidly to the rest of the body.

More information about measles is available here. To access your immunization history, visit here.