What are CDCs recommendations regarding travel during the H1N1 flu outbreak?
At this time, CDC does not recommend against travel to any country. CDC will continue to monitor the H1N1 situation around the world and will provide recommendations to U.S. travelers based on the changing situation. CDC recommends that you do not travel if you are sick with flu-like symptoms. Do not assume that antiviral drugs will be easy to get if you are traveling. If you have a trip scheduled and have flu-like symptoms, you should not travel for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine. A fever is defined as having a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater. If you get sick during a trip, stay in your hotel room, except to seek medical care or other necessities, for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine. CDC is advising that travelers at high risk for flu complications should consider postponing travel, or seek medical advice prior to traveling. Visit CDC’s
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