Canada Updated Travel Advice When Visiting the USA

The Government of Canada recently updated its Travel Health Notice with various information Canadians should consider when planning a visit to the United States.

On December 24, 2025, Canada advised travelers to take normal security precautions in the USA. And within large urban areas, violent crime more commonly occurs in specific neighbourhoods.

From a health perspective, Canada recommends talking to a healthcare provider or visiting a travel health clinic, preferably 6 weeks before your trip, to get personalized health advice. Even if your travel date is coming up soon, it's still worthwhile to make an appointment.

Previously, Canada issued measles travel advice on November 13, 2025.

And regarding routine vaccinations, Canada says make sure you are up-to-date before you travel, no matter where you're going in the USA.

These may include vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella, meningococcal, and others.

Conversely, the U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 1, Exercise normal precautions when visiting Canada in 2025. Travelers can review the latest Travel Advisory about Canada at this link.

However, before traveling north this winter, the U.S. CDC has highlighted Canada's extensive measles outbreaks in 2025, and recommends vaccinations before visiting outbreak areas.