US EditionSpread of measles in northern B.C. brings province’s tally to 30 cases
- Northern Health has identified 30 measles cases in British Columbia in 2025, with most infections concentrated in the northeastern communities near Wonowon and the Peace River region.
- Officials linked the spread to declining vaccination rates, which dropped to 72.4% among seven-year-olds in B.C. by 2023 from 90.9% a decade earlier.
- Exposure alerts were issued for locations including Sparwood McDonald's on June 8 and Fort St. John Hospital emergency on June 2, with disease circulation believed to have started from a travel-acquired case in Wonowon.
- Health authorities have identified 18 measles cases in Northern B.C., with seven confirmed by lab tests and 11 diagnosed based on symptoms, while the medical officer emphasized ongoing vigilance to effectively respond and safeguard the community.
- The outbreak highlights risks in under-immunized populations and prompted officials to advise self-isolation for symptomatic individuals and check immunization status to prevent further spread.
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