New York Issues Measles Travel Advisory for Canada

The New York State Department of Health recently issued a travel advisory for all New Yorkers, urging them to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles before international travel or travel to an area in the U.S. experiencing an outbreak.

New York's advisory, published on April 2, 2025, listed Canada among the countries with increased measles cases.

As of March 22, 2025, six jurisdictions (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario (548), Quebec, Saskatchewan) in Canada had reported 615 measles cases.

"Measles is more common in different places, and exposure during travel is something we need to consider. It's important that New Yorkers ensure they are up-to-date regarding being immunized against measles. In some cases, measles is as close as a car ride away," State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said in a press release. 

"Measles can be a serious disease. It is not just a rash; it can cause pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. Protect yourself and your family against measles and ensure you are up-to-date on immunization with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine."

Currently, MMR vaccines are offered at clinics and pharmacies in the United States.

As of April 11, 2025, the U.S. CDC maintains a global Travel Health Advisory that lists various countries impacted by the ongoing measles outbreak.