New poll show Canadians worry about rising anti-vaccine sentiment as measles spreads to B.C.
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PRINCE GEORGE—A recent Angus Reid poll shows that while 71 percent of Canadians worry that anti-vaccine sentiments could lead to unnecessary illness, one in six Canadians are against their children getting vaccinated. These points of view are coming to a head as B.C. experiences its first measles case since 2019.
Measles symptoms begin with a high fever, coughing and a runny nose. Shortly after the trademark measles rash spreads across the body. However, children can experience dangerous complications such as respiratory failure, inflammation of the brain leading to brain damage, and death.
The measles vaccine was first created in the 1960’s and has been proven to be a safe and reliable form of disease prevention. However, misinformation online has caused some people to be concerned about all vaccines. Philip Dovey a registered nurse and Senior Lab Instructor for UNBC says the healthcare system needs to find new ways to address the fears behind vaccines.
