Travel Advice for Mexico - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Mexico at this time because of the outbreak of a severe strain of swine influenza in humans (for further information see also our travel bulletin on swine influenza).

Australians who do not have essential business in Mexico should consider leaving. Australians intending to remain in Mexico should ensure that they have access to adequate supplies of food, water and other essentials.

On 24 April 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) advised Australia of an outbreak of influenza illness in the United States and Mexico. On 27 April 2009 cases were also identified in Canada. You should consult a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you develop flu-like symptoms. Travellers may be asked to declare their state of health at Mexico’s international airports prior to departure.

On 29 April 2009, the WHO raised the level of the influenza outbreak from phase 4 to phase 5 (of 6). The change to a higher phase of pandemic alert means that there is human-to-human spread in two countries in one WHO region. See the Health Issues section for more information.

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