Interior Health has confirmed a second case of measles in 100 Mile House, 13 days after the first case was confirmed in the region.
Health officials have determined this case was connected to the previous one and not a result of travel to the Lower Mainland.
"Both cases are connected to outbreaks outside of the province and are not linked to cases on the B.C. coast," reads a press release from Interior Health.
These are the only confirmed cases of measles in Interior Health at this time.
The health authority is following up with individuals who may have been in contact with the patient to determine their immunization status and if post-exposure protection is necessary.
If you were at the following location during this time, you may have been exposed to measles.
- Wednesday, March 13, 2019 – Interlakes Market, 100 Mile House, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The risk to the broader public is still considered low. However, if you are concerned about exposure, watch for the symptoms of measles.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red and inflamed eyes. These are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, spreads to the chest, arms and legs, and lasts for at least three days.
Call ahead to your doctor’s office or the hospital if you think you may have been exposed to measles so they can plan to prevent other people from potential exposure.
Interior is also offering drop-in immunization clinics in the area.
South Cariboo Health Centre in 100 Mile House:
- Friday, March 22 – 9 a.m. to noon and 1- 4 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23 – noon to 4 p.m.
- Daily from March 25-29 – 9 a.m. to noon and 1- 4 p.m.
Williams Lake Health Centre:
- Monday, March 25 – 9 a.m. to noon
- Tuesday, March 26 – 9 a.m. to noon and 1- 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 27 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, March 28 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, March 29 – 9 a.m. to noon and 1- 4 p.m.
