Three 'locally acquired' Fraser Valley measles cases prompt exposure warning

Fraser Health is warning the public of possible exposure to measles, as three cases of the infectious disease have been recently confirmed in Chilliwack, which appear to be locally acquired.

The health authority said that the public may have been exposed to measles if they were in the following locations:

• Mark’s (45737 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 16, 2025
• Redwing Shoe Store (8249 Eagle Landing Pkwy., #716, Chilliwack) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 16, 2025
• Walmart (8249 Eagle Landing Pkwy., Chilliwack) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 16, 2025
• Ahmad Barber Shop (7325 Vedder Rd., #100, Chilliwack) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 18, 2025

“Please note the list above includes known exposure locations where Public Health is unable to identify those exposed and contact them directly,” stated Fraser Health.

“Individuals exposed in other identified settings are being informed by Public Health directly through a phone call or a letter.”

Fraser Health said three cases have been confirmed in unvaccinated Chilliwack residents as of June 20, 2025.

Measles can lead to serious health complications

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The health authority is reminding the public that measles is a highly infectious disease that is spread via airborne transmission.

Those who have never had measles disease and have not had two doses of a measles vaccine after 12 months of age are at the highest risk of contracting the disease.

Measles symptoms include fever, dry cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed a few days later by a rash that starts on the face and spreads rapidly down to the rest of the body.

Symptoms can start between seven and 21 days after exposure.

Measles can also lead to serious health complications like pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and even death, said Fraser Health.

For those who aren’t fully protected against measles, they are being asked to monitor for any symptoms. Those born in 1970 or later who have not received two doses of the measles vaccine are being encouraged to get the vaccine right away. It is free of charge and most effective if received within three days of being exposed, but it can still be received after that.

However, there are certain people who should not get the measles vaccine, including babies younger than six months old, pregnant people and folks with particular immune conditions.

Anyone in one of those groups should call Fraser Health (604-507-5471) as soon as possible (no later than six days after being exposed) for further medical advice and action.

Those who develop measles-like symptoms are being instructed to stay home and avoid contact with other unprotected individuals. They should call Fraser Health (604-507-5471) for additional guidance.

“Given the measles activity across the country, we encourage everyone to take this opportunity to review your immunization status,” concluded Fraser Health.

More information about measles and the vaccine can be found on HealthLinkBC’s website.

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