Travel Health Advisory
Also known as: Travel advisory, Health warning, Travel notice, Disease outbreak alert, FCDO travel advice
A travel health advisory is an official government notice about disease outbreaks or health risks in a specific destination.
Last updated: 2 April 2026
Real-world example
You're about to book flights to the Dominican Republic when you check the CDC travel notices and find a Level 2 advisory for dengue fever. The advisory doesn't say 'don't go'; it says 'practice enhanced precautions'. You proceed with the trip but pack DEET repellent, book accommodation with screens and air conditioning, and brief your travel companion on dengue symptoms.
Why travellers need to know
Travel health advisories are your early warning system. They're issued by government health agencies (CDC, NaTHNaC, WHO) when disease outbreaks, environmental hazards, or healthcare disruptions affect travellers. They range from 'be aware' to 'avoid all travel'. Checking advisories before booking and again before departure catches emerging risks that weren't present when you planned the trip.
Country-specific notes
FCDO + NaTHNaC: separate travel and health advice
The UK splits travel advice between the FCDO (security and political risk) and NaTHNaC/TravelHealthPro (health risks). Both should be checked. NaTHNaC provides country-specific vaccination requirements, outbreak alerts, and health risk assessments.
Frequently asked questions
How Nomedic helps
Your Nomedic record helps you act on health advisories by showing which vaccinations you already have and which medications you might need for your destination.
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