Travel Health Notices
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Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel
Alert Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions
Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions
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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
- New Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe March 22, 2019 Parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe have been severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai. US residents should avoid nonessential travel to Beira City and the surrounding area in Mozambique. Travelers to other affected parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe should take steps to prevent illness and injury. Read More >>
- Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia October 11, 2018 Because of the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia on September 28, travelers to the province of Central Sulawesi may experience serious health and safety risks, and medical care may not be available. CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read More >>
- Health Infrastructure Breakdown in Venezuela May 15, 2018 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
- Updated Drug-Resistant Infections in Patients Who Had Weight-Loss Surgery in Mexico March 15, 2019 Some US residents returning from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, have been diagnosed with infections caused by an antibiotic-resistant form of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. (weight loss surgery, bariatric, Tijuana, Mexico, Grand View Hospital, VIM, carbapenemase) Read More >>
- Updated Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo March 11, 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 >>
- Updated Rubella in Japan March 11, 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 >>
- Polio in Indonesia February 28, 2019 There is a polio outbreak in Indonesia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Indonesia be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
- Zika Virus in India February 27, 2019 An outbreak of Zika has been reported in India. Pregnant women should NOT travel to areas with risk of Zika. Read More >>
- 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 >>
- Polio in Niger December 14, 2018 There is a polio outbreak in Niger. CDC recommends that all travelers to Niger be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
- Polio in Papua New Guinea October 26, 2018 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 >>
- Polio in Somalia October 26, 2018 There is a polio outbreak in Somalia. CDC recommends that all travelers to Somalia be vaccinated fully against polio. Read More >>
- Polio in Nigeria October 26, 2018 The Nigerian Ministry of Health has reported several cases of poliovirus in the state of Borno in northeastern Nigeria. CDC recommends that all travelers to Nigeria be vaccinated fully against polio. Because of the risk of cross-border transmission, CDC recommends a one-time booster dose of polio vaccine for fully vaccinated adults traveling to Niger, Cameroon, or Chad to work in healthcare facilities, refugee camps, or other humanitarian aid settings. Read More >>
- Polio in Democratic Republic of the Congo October 26, 2018 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 >>
- Monkeypox in Nigeria October 18, 2018 An outbreak of monkeypox has been ongoing since September 2017 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 >>
- Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan June 27, 2018 There is an ongoing outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan that does not respond to most antibiotics. Travelers to South Asia, including Pakistan, should take precautions to protect themselves from typhoid fever, including getting a typhoid fever vaccination. Travelers to these areas should also take extra care to follow safe food and water guidelines. Read More >>
- 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 >>
- Rabies in Malaysia August 09, 2017 The Malaysian state of Sarawak has declared parts of three divisions to be “rabies infectious areas.” Read More >>
Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions
- Updated Measles in Kazakhstan March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Kazakhstan. Travelers to Kazakhstan should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in the Philippines March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in the Philippines. Travelers to the Philippines should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Colombia March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Colombia. Travelers to Colombia should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in France March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in France. Travelers to France should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Madagascar March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Madagascar. Travelers to Madagascar should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Israel March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Israel. Travelers to Israel should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Moldova March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Moldova. Travelers to Moldova should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Brazil March 11, 2019 A measles outbreak has been reported in Brazil. CDC recommends that travelers to Brazil protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Serbia March 11, 2019 Health officials in Serbia have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Serbia protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Italy March 11, 2019 Health officials in Italy have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Italy protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Romania March 11, 2019 A measles outbreak has been reported in Romania. CDC recommends that travelers to Romania protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Democratic Republic of the Congo March 11, 2019 Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Indonesia March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Indonesia. CDC recommends that travelers to Indonesia protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Japan March 11, 2019 There is an outbreak of measles in Japan. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in England March 11, 2019 Health officials in England have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to England protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Ukraine March 11, 2019 Health officials in Ukraine have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Ukraine protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Read More >>
- Updated Measles in Greece March 11, 2019 Health officials in Greece have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Greece protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Read More >>
- Leptospirosis in Fiji February 27, 2019 There is an outbreak of leptospirosis in Fiji. Travelers should avoid contact with potentially contaminated fresh water (such as lakes and rivers in the affected area) while swimming, wading, kayaking, or rafting. Read More >>
- Lassa Fever in Nigeria February 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 >>
- Andes Virus (Hantavirus) in Argentina January 28, 2019 There is an outbreak of Andes virus in Argentina, specifically in Chubut Province of Patagonia. Travelers to Argentina should avoid contact with rodents and their droppings (urine and feces), and avoid close contact with anyone who may be sick. Read More >>
- Dengue in Senegal November 07, 2018 There is an outbreak of dengue in Senegal. Travelers to Senegal should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites. Read More >>
- Leptospirosis in Israel September 14, 2018 There is an outbreak of leptospirosis in northern Israel (Golan Heights). Travelers at highest risk are those exposed to contaminated fresh water like lakes and rivers in the affected area, such as through swimming, wading, kayaking, or rafting. Read More >>
- Rift Valley Fever in Kenya July 17, 2018 There is an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Kenya. Travelers to Kenya should protect themselves from RVF by avoiding contact with infected animals and preventing mosquito bites. Read More >>
- Cholera in Yemen August 14, 2017 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 >>
- Avian Flu (H7N9) in China March 07, 2017 Chinese health authorities have confirmed human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) since September 2016. CDC advises people traveling to China to avoid contact with poultry (including poultry markets and farms), birds, and their droppings and to avoid eating undercooked poultry. Infected birds that appear healthy may still be able to transmit this virus to humans. 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 last updated: March 22, 2019
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