U.S. Vaccine Policy ‘Takes Us Backwards,’ B.C. Health Official Says
Officials say U.S. vaccine misinformation is lowering childhood immunization rates as B.C. reports 489 measles cases since 2025.
- On Thursday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Ravi Kahlon urged parents to update immunization records, warning that U.S. vaccine misinformation is stoking unnecessary fears and declining childhood vaccination rates.
- Since the start of 2025, British Columbia has recorded 489 measles cases, with 30 individuals—mostly unvaccinated children—hospitalized during the outbreak; Henry noted all have recovered but the province remains vulnerable to imported strains.
- Kahlon cited over 2,500 measles cases in the United States this year, while Henry called a recent executive order by President Donald Trump recommending splitting the MMR vaccine 'distressing' and detrimental to public health efforts.
- The Northern Health Authority will receive additional resources to support immunization efforts, and the education ministry is implementing school safety protocols; Kahlon emphasized elected officials bear responsibility for clear, accurate vaccine guidance.
- With children returning to school next month, officials advised parents to source vaccine information from reputable channels like public health units and pharmacists rather than online sources where misinformation is common.
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