Fraser Health has confirmed two new measles cases in the Lower Mainland and a case that was previously reported earlier this week. All three infections were contracted by Fraser Health residents who recently travelled to Southeast Asia as part of the same group. These cases are unrelated to the measles case identified in February 2025.
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Public Health officials are contacting individuals who may have been directly exposed to the virus. However, Fraser Health warns that members of the public may have been at risk if they were in the following locations:
- PriceSmart Foods, 9899 Austin Rd, Burnaby, on February 20 and 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
- Big Way Hot Pot, 2929 Barnet Hwy, Unit 2660, Coquitlam, on February 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Royal Columbian Hospital Emergency Department from 2:30 p.m. on March 3 to 2:30 a.m. on March 4
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on February 17 between 3:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.
- Korean Air Flight KE 75 from Seoul to Vancouver on February 17, departing at 10:50 p.m. and arriving at 3:20 p.m.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease. While most Canadians are immune due to vaccination or past infection, those who are not protected may develop symptoms up to three weeks after exposure. These include fever, dry cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
If symptoms develop, individuals should contact their healthcare provider before visiting a clinic to prevent further spread. People at higher risk include those who have never had measles and those who have not received two doses of the measles vaccine after 12 months of age.
What to Do If You’ve Been Exposed
If you were born in 1970 or later and have not received two doses of the measles vaccine, consider getting a booster dose as soon as possible. It is most effective within three days of exposure but can still be given afterward.
Certain individuals should not receive the measles vaccine, including infants under six months, pregnant individuals, and those with specific immune conditions. Those in these categories should contact their local Public Health unit immediately, ideally within six days of exposure, to discuss preventive medication options.
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