Interior Health confirms measles case in Kamloops, no cases reported in Okanagan
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Interior Health has confirmed a single case of measles in Kamloops, the first reported in the region this year. Health officials say the risk to the broader public remains low but warn that individuals who visited certain locations on June 16 and 18 may have been exposed.
The confirmed exposure sites include Denny’s Restaurant, Aberdeen Mall, Earls Restaurant, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Castles and Cottages, with varying times throughout those days. Interior Health is following up directly with individuals known to have been exposed as part of normal contact tracing.
In a statement, Interior Health said, “Individuals exposed to the measles virus should monitor for symptoms that may develop up to three weeks after exposure. These include fever, dry cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads rapidly down the body.” The health authority also emphasized that vaccination remains the best defence, with two doses of measles vaccine nearly 100 per cent effective.
The measles vaccine is available free of charge at community health centres and select pharmacies. Anyone unsure about their immunization status or experiencing symptoms is urged to contact Interior Health or their health care provider immediately.
