B.C.’s Northern Health ramping up vaccine availability as measles cases may be undercounted – CTV
June 18, 2025
Two more suspected cases of measles over the weekend in Northern Health have the health authority taking extra measures to try to vaccinate British Columbians against one of the most contagious viruses in the world.
Another 18 confirmed cases, mostly in the northeast area of the province, prompted a vaccination clinic in Fort St. John over the weekend, with more to come.
“We are starting with the northeast and Peace River Region,” explained Dr. Jong Kim, chief medical health officer for Northern Health.
“We’re adding additional immunization clinics and opportunities as well as additional public communications.”
When CTV News asked about social media posts suggesting there were more cases in the Terrace area, Kim encouraged anyone who thinks they may have measles to call ahead to a medical clinic so staff can prepare for their arrival with infection prevention measures and make sure they’re getting any medical care they need – and so health officials can know where the virus is circulating.
He says anyone who’s sick should isolate to avoid infecting others and that “there can be more” cases health officials aren’t unaware of.
