Travel Health Notices inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in destinations around the world.Full list of Travel Notices: CDC Travel NoticesLevel 2 - Zika in the state of Maharashtra, India August 22, 2024There is an outbreak of Zika in the state of Maharashtra, India. All travelers to Maharashtra should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.Level 2 - Global Polio August 20, 2024Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Indonesia, Sudan, Mali, Botswana, Zambia, Republic of […]Level 2 - Oropouche in Cuba August 16, 2024There is an outbreak of Oropouche in Cuba. Oropouche is spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes.Level 1 - Oropouche in South America August 16, 2024There are outbreaks of Oropouche in parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Oropouche is spread by the bite of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Country List : Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, ColombiaLevel 1 - Global Measles August 14, 2024Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles. Country List : Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo , Senegal, Somalia, Republic of South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Yemen, Zambia, […]Level 1 - Global Dengue August 14, 2024Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands, French Guiana (France), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Laos, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Panama, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, […]Level 2 - Clade I Mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Neighboring Countries August 7, 2024There is an outbreak of clade I mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Countries sharing borders with DRC are considered at risk for spread. Country List : Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo , Rwanda, UgandaLevel 2 - Yellow Fever in Nigeria March 28, 2024Yellow fever cases remain elevated in Nigeria, after an outbreak was first reported in November 2020. Travelers to Nigeria should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and taking steps to prevent mosquito bites.Level 2 - Diphtheria in Guinea March 20, 2024There are confirmed and suspect cases of diphtheria in several regions in Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.Level 2 - Diphtheria in Niger December 21, 2023There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Niger. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico December 8, 2023There have been reports of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in people traveling to the United States from Tecate, in the state of Baja California, Mexico.Level 2 - Diphtheria in Nigeria February 24, 2023There is an outbreak of diphtheria in several states in Nigeria. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.Level 1 - A Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico September 8, 2022Some travelers who have spent time in Mexico have been infected with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Newport.Level 1 - Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan September 30, 2021An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan is ongoing. Extensively drug-resistant infections do not respond to most antibiotics. CDC Travel Notices Read More »
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