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Measles exposure reported at Nanaimo mall, golf course
Island Health urged residents to monitor for symptoms and review vaccination status after confirming a single measles case linked to two public sites.
- Island Health confirmed a travel-acquired measles case in Nanaimo, warning of potential exposures on July 12 at Beban Park Golf Course and three Woodgrove Centre stores: Lululemon, Booster Juice, and SportChek.
- Measles is a highly infectious airborne disease, yet Island Health notes the risk to the broader public remains low for those not in the specified locations during those times.
- Individuals at higher risk include the unvaccinated, immunocompromised, pregnant, or infants under 12 months; Island Health notes two vaccine doses are almost 100% effective in preventing this serious illness.
- Exposed individuals should monitor for symptoms for three weeks and contact Island Health at 250-519-3575; Nanaimo residents can book vaccination appointments by calling 250-755-3369.
- Symptoms include fever, dry cough, runny nose, and rash; Island Health instructs symptomatic individuals to stay home, avoid contact, and wear a mask before visiting clinics or hospitals.
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Potential exposures related to travel-acquired measles case in Nanaimo
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | NANAIMO, BC [Posted at 5:43 pm PDT] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Island Health has today confirmed a single measles case in the Greater Nanaimo region. Island Health Public Health is following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the case at […] The post Potential exposures related to travel-acquired measles case in Nanaimo appeared first on Island Social Trends.
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