Public Health Agency of Canada

Travel Advisories

Travelling South for Spring Break? – Protect yourself from food-borne and water-borne illness
February 17, 2010 11:30 EST
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers be aware of the risks and use safe food and water practices.

Dengue Fever: Global Update
February 12, 2010 00:00 EST
Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world's population live in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever.

Travel Health Warning - Earthquake In Haiti
February 10, 2010 08:51 EST
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel to Haiti following a major earthquake.

Global Measles Activity
January 26, 2010 14:38 EST
Public Health Agency of Canada is recommending prevention measures against measles for travellers

Global H1N1 flu virus
January 21, 2010 13:30 EST
This travel health notice is being provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in response to the outbreak of H1N1 flu virus. This document has been developed to protect the health of Canadian travellers. This travel health notice is based on current available scientific information about the H1N1 influenza virus, and is subject to review and change as new information becomes available.