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Travel Health Notices

Types of Notices

Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel

Alert Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Current Notices

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Travel notices are designed to inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues related to specific international destinations. These issues may arise from disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters that may affect travelers’ health. See below for more information on our travel notice categories.

For country-specific information about Safety and Security, visit the US Department of State Travel Advisories page.

For country-specific information about weather conditions, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) International Weather Selector webpage.

For a list of all Zika virus travel notices by region, visit Zika travel information.

Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel

CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Venezuela. The country is experiencing outbreaks of infectious diseases, and adequate health care is currently not available in most of the country. Health Infrastructure Breakdown in Venezuela
Health Infrastructure Breakdown in Venezuela August 07, 2019 CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Venezuela. The country is experiencing outbreaks of infectious diseases, and adequate health care is currently not available in most of the country. Read More >>

Alert Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

There is a polio outbreak in Ethiopia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Ethiopia be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Ethiopia
New Polio in Ethiopia August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Ethiopia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Ethiopia be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is an outbreak of polio in Central African Republic. CDC recommends that all travelers to Central African Republic be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Central African Republic
New Polio in Central African Republic August 21, 2019 There is an outbreak of polio in Central African Republic. CDC recommends that all travelers to Central African Republic be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Mozambique. CDC recommends that all travelers to Mozambique be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Mozambique
New Polio in Mozambique August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Mozambique. CDC recommends that all travelers to Mozambique be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). CDC recommends that all travelers to DRC be vaccinated fully against polio. Polio in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Polio in Democratic Republic of the Congo August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). CDC recommends that all travelers to DRC be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is an outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea. CDC recommends that all travelers to Papua New Guinea be fully vaccinated against polio.Polio in Papua New Guinea
Polio in Papua New Guinea August 21, 2019 There is an outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea. CDC recommends that all travelers to Papua New Guinea be fully vaccinated against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Somalia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Somalia be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Somalia
Polio in Somalia August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Somalia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Somalia be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Niger. CDC recommends that all travelers to Niger be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Niger
Polio in Niger August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Niger. CDC recommends that all travelers to Niger be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Angola. CDC recommends that all travelers to Angola be vaccinated fully against polio. Polio in Angola
New Polio in Angola August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Angola. CDC recommends that all travelers to Angola be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Indonesia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Indonesia be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Indonesia
Polio in Indonesia August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Indonesia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Indonesia be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Benin. CDC recommends that all travelers to Benin be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Benin
New Polio in Benin August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Benin. CDC recommends that all travelers to Benin be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Burma (Myanmar). CDC recommends that all travelers to Burma (Myanmar) be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Burma (Myanmar)
New Polio in Burma (Myanmar) August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Burma (Myanmar). CDC recommends that all travelers to Burma (Myanmar) be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is a polio outbreak in Nigeria. CDC recommends that all travelers to Nigeria be vaccinated fully against polio.Polio in Nigeria
Polio in Nigeria August 21, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Nigeria. CDC recommends that all travelers to Nigeria be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) and Ituri provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo August 08, 2019 There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) and Ituri provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read More >>
There is an outbreak of rubella in Japan. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel.Rubella in Japan
Rubella in Japan August 07, 2019 There is an outbreak of rubella in Japan. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel. Read More >>
A large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria began in September 2017. The outbreak is now spread throughout the country. Travelers going to Nigeria should receive vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel and should take steps to prevent mosquito bites while there.Yellow Fever in Nigeria
Yellow Fever in Nigeria January 28, 2019 A large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria began in September 2017. The outbreak is now spread throughout the country. Travelers going to Nigeria should receive vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel and should take steps to prevent mosquito bites while there. Read More >>
There is a large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in multiple states of Brazil. Travelers to Brazil should protect themselves from yellow fever by getting yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel, and preventing mosquito bites.Yellow Fever in Brazil
Yellow Fever in Brazil May 17, 2018 There is a large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in multiple states of Brazil. Travelers to Brazil should protect themselves from yellow fever by getting yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel, and preventing mosquito bites. Read More >>

Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

There is a malaria epidemic in Burundi, a country in central Africa. To prevent malaria infection, travelers should take prescription medicine and take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Malaria in Burundi
New Malaria in Burundi August 22, 2019 There is a malaria epidemic in Burundi, a country in central Africa. To prevent malaria infection, travelers should take prescription medicine and take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Read More >>
Nigerian health officials have declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with rats, especially rat urine and feces, and keep their accommodations or campsites clean. Lassa Fever in Nigeria
Lassa Fever in Nigeria August 07, 2019 Nigerian health officials have declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with rats, especially rat urine and feces, and keep their accommodations or campsites clean. Read More >>
The Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is one of the world’s largest mass gatherings. In 2019, Hajj will take place August 9–14. Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Hajj in Saudi Arabia August 07, 2019 The Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is one of the world’s largest mass gatherings. In 2019, Hajj will take place August 9–14. Read More >>
There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should protect themselves from monkeypox by washing hands often with soap and water, and avoiding contact with animals or people that may be sick.Monkeypox in Nigeria
Monkeypox in Nigeria August 07, 2019 There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should protect themselves from monkeypox by washing hands often with soap and water, and avoiding contact with animals or people that may be sick. Read More >>
There is a widespread cholera outbreak in Yemen. Between April and July 2017, more than 400,000 cholera cases and nearly 2,000 deaths have been reported. Twenty-one of the country’s 23 governorates have reported suspected cases.Cholera in Yemen
Cholera in Yemen August 06, 2019 There is a widespread cholera outbreak in Yemen. Between April and July 2017, more than 400,000 cholera cases and nearly 2,000 deaths have been reported. Twenty-one of the country’s 23 governorates have reported suspected cases. Read More >>
An outbreak of hemorrhagic fever was recently reported in Bolivia. Travelers to Bolivia should avoid contact with rodents, with rodent urine or feces (droppings), and with people who are sick.Hemorrhagic Fever in Bolivia
Hemorrhagic Fever in Bolivia July 18, 2019 An outbreak of hemorrhagic fever was recently reported in Bolivia. Travelers to Bolivia should avoid contact with rodents, with rodent urine or feces (droppings), and with people who are sick. Read More >>
Measles is in many countries and outbreaks of the disease are occurring around the world. Before you travel internationally, regardless of where you are going, make sure you are protected fully against measles.Global Measles Outbreak Notice
Global Measles Outbreak Notice June 10, 2019 Measles is in many countries and outbreaks of the disease are occurring around the world. Before you travel internationally, regardless of where you are going, make sure you are protected fully against measles. Read More >>

Travel Notice Definitions

CDC issues different types of notices for international travelers. As of April 5, 2013, these definitions have been refined to make the announcements more easily understood by travelers, health-care providers, and the general public. The definitions are laid out below. They describe both levels of risk for the traveler and recommended preventive measures to take at each level of risk.

Notice Level	Action
Level 1: Watch	Reminder to follow usual precautions for this destination, as described in the Travel Notice and/or on CDC’s Travelers’ Health website. Following usual precautions, including being up to date on all recommended vaccines and practicing appropriate mosquito avoidance, is the best possible protection against this identified increased risk.
Level 2: Alert	Follow enhanced precautions for this destination. Travel Notice describes additional precautions added, or defines a specific at-risk population, to protect against this identified increased risk.
Level 3: Warning	Avoid all non-essential travel to this destination High risk to travelers, no precaution available to protect against the identified increased risk.

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Page created: August 22, 2019
Page last updated: August 22, 2019
Page last reviewed: August 22, 2019
Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
  Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ)

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