Global risk of measles: travel reminder

All travellers should check they are in date for measles (MMR or MMRV) vaccine

Updated: 27 January 2026
Take usual precautions

Introducing the new Educational Events section on TravelHealthPro

New Events section is now live

Updated: 22 January 2026

ABTA Destinations to Watch report published

ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2026

Updated: 21 January 2026

Travel during Ramadan

Traveling abroad during Ramadan is a rewarding experience, but can also present challenges; here are some tips for careful preparation to ensure a safe and healthy trip

Updated: 19 January 2026
Take usual precautions

Mefloquine shortage

Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of March 2026

Updated: 16 January 2026
Take usual precautions

NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals

Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026

Updated: 02 January 2026

Key to NaTHNaC alert level feature

LEVEL 1: GREEN
Take usual precautions
Follow standard protective measures, as recommended for this destination, disease or situation. Be aware that advice may change and check for updates.
LEVEL 2: AMBER
Take extra precautions
Follow any additional precautions recommended. Be alert and check regularly for changes in advice about this ongoing situation. Advice may be relevant for all travellers or apply to a specific group of travellers.
LEVEL 3: RED
FCDO advise against travel
Follow Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice. This may mean avoiding non-essential travel, or all travel. Subscribe to the FCDO destination advice for security updates and travel warnings.

Alert categories are based on the situation at the time of publication. They will not be routinely updated unless outbreak information or a news item is updated.

The categories do not replace Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice. Travellers should still check the FCDO travel advisories for any country-specific security or safety alerts.