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Maroc Maroc - ARMCHAIRMAYOR.CA - A La Une - 20/Mar 15:31

ROTHENBURGER – Measles is back; what if we don’t know if we’re immune?

MEASLES IS on the rise. It was supposed to have been eradicated years ago, but relaxation of vaccine programs in some parts of the world, combined with international travel and misinformation about vaccinations, are allowing this highly contagious affliction to make a comeback. While a handful of cases have landed in B.C. via travel, there are no known cases of the measles in Interior Health. So far, so good but there are no guarantees, and health professionals are wary of the possibility that pockets of spread could appear. Fortunately, Canadian parents are still on the ball, making sure their kids are up to date on their vaccinations, including measles. But it’s a different story with seniors. I went looking for a measles vaccination this week, since we expect to be traveling overseas some time in the next several weeks. It wasn’t easy. The Internet is jam-packed with information about measles but it’s tough to find clear information on whether seniors should be concerned and how to get the vaccine if need be. A local health clinic had no advice to offer and suggested I call public health. So I did, and a very helpful health nurse looked in her computer [...]

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