New York issues travel advisory amid measles outbreak in Canada [Video]

Public health officials in northern New York have issued a travel advisory due to the ongoing measles outbreak. Just weeks before students are released for spring break, the New York State Department of Health has asked providers to post the advisory in their offices. The Franklin County Health Department shared the advisory on social media Thursday. The concern mainly stems from an outbreak north of the border in Canada. According to the department’s public health director, Hannah Busman, roughly 575 cases have been reported so far in Ontario. Nearly 40 cases have been reported in Quebec. Surveillance data shows these provinces have reported the highest number of cases in Canada.”It’s up to you if you want to go travel in these areas,” Busman said. “The best way to protect yourself is to be vaccinated against measles and to be wary about travel if you’re immunocompromised.” Busman said that anyone six …