BC Urges Vaccines Before School | Vancouver News

Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to over 2,500 this year—up from just 59 last year—driven by dangerous online misinformation, and British Columbia is sounding the alarm: kids here are at risk too. With back-to-school season looming, health officials are urging parents to act now, checking immunization records and booking shots for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, whooping cough, meningitis, and chickenpox. Dr. Bonnie Henry says it’s not too late—and for older kids, HPV, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and meningitis vaccines are still available through public health clinics, community centers, or pharmacies. Protect your child before school starts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68beeff0fa6e0c44