Richmond’s health authority is warning that measles may have been spread at Vancouver International Airport on Feb. 24.
Travelers on China Airlines Flight C132 (Taipei to Vancouver) and WestJet WS 186 (Vancouver to Edmonton) may have been exposed to the illness, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.
Passengers waiting at Immigration/Customs and the domestic terminal at Vancouver International Airport, between 6:10 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 12:20 a.m. on Feb. 25, may also have been exposed.
Anyone who may have been exposed to measles should watch for signs and symptoms until March 18, 2017, stated VCH in a news release.
"Travelers who develop these symptoms should see a doctor, and call the doctor’s office before going, so precautions can be taken to protect other patients. Passengers with symptoms should also report their illness to VCH Public Health by calling 604-675-3900.
"Most people in B.C. are immune to measles because they’ve had the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination or already had the illness as a child. MMR, which most people in B.C. have received, is safe and effective. Some young adults and those born outside Canada may not be completely immunized against measles.”
"This case associated with international travel is a reminder that all travellers should ensure they are up-to-date with their measles and other vaccinations before travelling. VCH operates travel clinics in Vancouver and Richmond; call 604-736-9244 for an appointment.
