With U.S. and now Canada confirming cases of Measles, Dr. Michael Isaac with the Northern Regional Health Authority, says procedures are in place but the risk of the disease finding its way in the province is fairly small.

Isaac says its recommended children receive 1 dose of the vaccination at the age of 1, and another dose shortly before starting school.

He reminds residents that it’s important to wash hands, practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette, and monitor your health in order to prevent the risk of spreading the virus.

Isaac says if anyone believes they might have contracted the disease, they should notify the clinic before going, so proper procedures could take place. Most people recover from the disease in 7-10 days.