Get the Facts about Measles
Due to ongoing vaccination efforts, measles was considered eliminated in Canada in 1998. Despite being eliminated in Canada, measles can still occur, often due to travel from places where the disease is still more common. Recently, because of lowered vaccination rates, we have seen an increase in measles cases in Canada and in the Fraser Health region.
Here is reliable and accurate information about measles and measles vaccines to help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe from this disease.
Measles Vaccines: Who, What Where
This poster was developed in collaboration with Family Doctors in Surrey-North Delta. It explains what the MMR vaccine is, who should get it and where to get it in our community.
Measles Factsheet
Developed by Immunize Canada, this fact sheet explains what measles is, how it’s spread, and what the symptoms and potential complications can be. Sources are included so you can do more reading if you are interested.
Learn to Spot Vaccine Misinformation
This quick guide was created in partnership with Health Quality BC – an organization dedicated to patient safety. It contains 6 questions to ask to help spot whether information about a vaccine is accurate or not.
General Immunization Information
This HealthLink BC website has general information about immunizations, including childhood and adult vaccines, travel, obtaining a vaccine record and more.