The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues travel notices to inform travelers and healthcare providers about current health concerns tied to specific international destinations.
These advisories aim to provide critical guidance on potential health risks, ensuring safer travel and informed medical care.
CDC Travel Notices Travel Notices to inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues related to specific destinations
- Level 1 – Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Kenya
on October 19, 2026 at 04:00The Kenyan Ministry of Health has confirmed an imported case, as well as other linked cases, of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Level 2 – Yellow Fever in Ghanaon October 16, 2026 at 04:00
There is an outbreak of yellow fever in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Travelers to the Upper West Region should take steps to prevent yellow fever by getting vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and taking steps to prevent mosquito bites.
- Level 1 – Global Dengueon October 2, 2026 at 04:00
Dengue 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 : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Cuba, Ecua Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Cuba, Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands, Panama
- Level 2 – Global Polioon September 23, 2026 at 04:00
Some 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, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Angola, Ethiopia, Republic of South Sudan, Djibouti, Germany, United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Central African Republic, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, Laos, Namibia, Mali, Malawi, Zambia, Togo, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza
- Level 1 – Hepatitis A in Costa Ricaon September 18, 2026 at 04:00
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province.