011218 – World Status Report
January 12, 2018
Take Enhanced Precautions
CDC
- Measles Advisory. Health officials in various countries have reported an outbreak of measles. CDC recommends that travelers to Italy, Ukraine, Romania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, England, and Greece protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. For England and Greece the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is recommended.
U.S. Department of State
- Worldwide Caution. The U.S. Department of State has updated the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.
Recommended Reading / Viewing
CDC
- Cold-Weather Travel. Learn how to stay warm and protect yourself from cold weather illness and injury while traveling.
- Prevent Flu. Learn what you can do to prevent flu this season.
U.S. Department of State
- Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging. The U.S. Department of State has updated their Travel Warning / Alert system to make it easier for travelers to get clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information about every country in the world and access it at home or on the go. Learn more about the new Travel Advisory system and how to access it.
The risk information in this report is retrieved from U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other professional sources as listed in the post. It provides general guidance for UT Dallas travelers. Please note the revision date (mmddyy) of this report, printed on the title of the post, and go to the direct sources listed for the most up-to-date information. The information in this report may change without prior notice.
