Immunization clinics held in Whistler, B.C., as confirmed mumps cases reach 11
VANCOUVER — Health officials in Whistler, B.C., have been holding immunization clinics almost daily since an outbreak of mumps was pinpointed in the resort community last week.
Dr. Paul Martiquet, medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health, says quite a few people, especially the young and hospitality industry workers, have been vaccinated since the outbreak began.
Eight cases of the highly infectious virus were originally confirmed, along with three suspected cases.
Martiquet says all three suspected infections have now developed into mumps.