In the News & Comparisons
Whats happening in Vancouver, BC and compare to the past.
As of January 2019, in Vancouver, BC, there have been 17 confirmed cases, says the Vancouver Sun. In February 2019, Vancouver Coastal Health confirmed 2 more new cases which brings the total to 19 cases. Updated on May 6, BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed 29 cases in total of measles among BC residents. Luckily, measles is preventable with the vaccine, MMR, also protects you against mumps and rubella Check here for Vaccination data Check her for Weekly Report Measles immunization catch-up program The BC Government is launching a measles immunization catch-up program to help ensure children and youth from kindergarten to grade 12 are protected from measles. The program will run from April through June 2019. Drop-in immunization clinic Saturday June 15, 2019 10am to 2pm at West Community Health Centre (in the Garden Room) located at 2121 Marine Dr, West Vancouver. No appointment necessary. vch.ca |