Consider getting vaccinated after the measles outbreak in Washington State

PRINCE GEORGE – The resurgence of measles cases in southern Washington State should not be of concern to residents of northern British Columbia unless you are traveling to the area. The outbreak mainly affects Clark County and mainly affects unvaccinated children.

Measles is contagious before people develop fever and rashes.

"It's possible to be infected by a person who does not know that she has measles," said Dr. Monika Naus, Medical Director of the Communicable Diseases and Immunization Service of the Control Center. diseases of British Columbia. "You do not have to share your tools or kiss, just being in the same airspace can include relatively public areas, and we've had cases of measles transmission in British Columbia. British, like Vancouver Airport, and know that they have been in contact with a measles case ".

Although no cases have appeared in British Columbia as a result of the current outbreak, this does not mean that people should not take precautions. Naus said: "If there are adults who are not complete in their series of measles vaccines, they must absolutely take the opportunity to get vaccinated, especially if they travel overseas or, at present, in Clark County. "