Air Passengers Subject to Health Checks for Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current travel health information can be found on the Travelers' Health homepage.
A number of countries have instituted health monitoring by various techniques, such as temperature screening, at ports of entry for travelers arriving from areas affected by the Avian Influenza A (H5N1) virus, or bird flu. Please consult the embassy of your destination country if you have any questions.
For more information about the ongoing outbreak of H5N1, please see:
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