The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) downgraded its alert for non-essential travel to Mexico on May 15, and the US State Department, as well as Canada's Public Health Agency and the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office followed suit shortly afterward. The travel alert issued by the CDC on April 27 warned travelers to health risks due to the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) outbreak in Mexico. The Mexican government took strong measures to curb the spread of the virus, shutting down schools, museums and attractions where crowds would normally gather. Fortunately, this new strain of influenza turned out to be not as virulent as originally thought, and tourists are now free to resume normal travel to Mexico.
Travelers should practice good habits to avoid the spread of germs. See our swine flu travel tips for ways to avoid swine flu while you're traveling in Mexico. People who are at high risk for complications due to influenza should consult with their doctor before travel to areas with known swine flu cases.
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