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- On June 27, 2025, Interior Health notified parents about a potential measles exposure at a middle school in Kelowna that took place on June 17.
- This notification followed confirmation of five measles cases in the Interior Health region, with cases in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Nelson.
- Interior Health recommended vaccination appointments at Central Okanagan Health Centre, advised symptom monitoring until July 8, and urged mask use if medical attention is needed.
- Measles is highly contagious and airborne, with a rash starting on the face spreading down days after initial symptoms; those born in 1970 or later without two doses should get a booster.
- The cases highlight risks due to declining vaccine rates, emphasize isolation after rash onset, and prompt a catch-up clinic on July 5 to help control spread in the community.
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Health Department confirms measles case in Todd County | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
The Todd County Health Department has announced that there is a confirmed case of measles that was identified in a Todd County resident. Investigation determined that resident had recently traveled to an international location where there is ongoing measles transmission taking place. The Todd County Health Department is continuing their investigation and will be conducting contact tracing to identify any individuals who may have been exposed to …
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