Health officials on the Island seeing increased demand for measles vaccine [Video]

While there are no cases of measles on Prince Edward Island, and haven’t been any for 12 years, the province’s Chief Public Health Office is encouraging people to get the vaccinated — especially if they plan to travel.

Islanders seem to be doing their part to keep a lid on the disease, with public health nursing seeing an increase in the number of people asking for the vaccine. 

“Two doses of this vaccine, it’s 98 per cent effective. It’s really good,” said Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.’s chief public health officer. 

“The recommendation is really if you’re [doing] air travel or driving to places that may have measles, including Quebec and Ontario… it’s really important to get vaccinated.” 

Immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella are free and available through public health nursing. People interested in getting the vaccine can check its availability on the province’s website.

Demand for the measles vaccine is up on Prince Edward Island. There …