Slipp says symptoms are generally flu-like and people born before 1970 are immune to measles due to vaccinations.
There are 31 cases of measles in Canada and that has some health care professionals concerned. Dr Shanda Slipp joined Bayfm’s Lenny Benoit this morning to talk about the virus and the need for vaccinations. She says most doctors today have never seen a case of measles since vaccinations in the late sixties and early seventies stopped the spread. Slipp says symptoms are generally flu-like and people born before 1970 are immune to measles due to vaccinations. She says those born after 1970 should check with Public Health to confirm two doses of the measles vaccine, especially if travelling. Slipp says measles can lead to blindness or deafness, and can also be fatal. She says at peak times, measles caused the death of 2 million people a year.
Steady Brook issues advisory about river levels rising and heavy rainfall expected this evening
Changes to water and sewer, as well as bus regulations coming at the new Corner Brook council meeting
Deadline to apply for funding towards an accessible vehicle is July 20th
“Friends of Jackie Food Drive Concert” is this Sunday at the Marina in curling
Corner Brook council awards nearly $39K contract for pavement inspections and quality assurance
