Health Canada has issued a travel advisory for 16 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England which have been dealing with an outbreak of measles.
The highly contagious disease can easily be spread through direct contact or droplets in the air. It can linger in the air for upwards of three hours. Early symptoms include small, white spots inside the mouth and throat. You will see a red, blotchy rash after three to seven days of exposure.
Health Canada says travellers are at an increased risk of infection if they have not had the disease or if you have not received both of the two recommended doses of vaccine.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available are among the best preventative measures you can take.
The full list of countries affected can be found here.
Source: Health Canada issues measles warning for 16 European destinations
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