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Travel News – Spain

Swine Flu Confirmed in Catalonia Again

Spanish health authorities have informed the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ( ECDC ) of a confirmed case of human infection with the swine influenza A(H1N1)v virus. This case was identified in February 2026... READ →

Spain's Mpox Surge Continues in Madrid Over Vaccination Gaps

Spain, a favorite destination for international travelers in 2026, is currently facing a concerning rise in mpox (monkeypox) cases within the European Union. Health authorities have reported an increase in infections primarily linked to the more... READ →

Local Mpox Case Confirmed In Madrid

According to Spanish media , a man residing in the Community of Madrid is the first Mpox clade 1b case of autochthonous (local) infection of the most contagious strain of the sexually transmitted virus. The Madrid... READ →

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the UK TravelHealthPro have published travel advisories for international visitors to Spain. As of September 2025, measles and polio vaccinations are recommended before visiting Spain.

Polio

On September 7, 2025, the Department of Health's wastewater monitoring network in Catalonia reported the detection of a vaccine-type polio enterovirus at two wastewater treatment plants in Baix Llobregat. Public Health is implementing actions in collaboration with support entities. The risk of spread in Catalonia is considered to be very low.

Rabies

There is risk of rabies in the African territories of Ceuta and Melila in Spain. Rabies has not been reported in domestic or wild animals in the rest of Spain (including the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands); therefore, most travellers are considered to be at low risk. However, bats may carry bat lyssavirus.

West Nile Virus

As of September 17, 2025, the ECDC reported Spain has confirmed 8 WNV cases this year. In southern Spain, north of Gibraltar, mosquito control efforts have begun after infected mosquitoes carrying WNV were found in Benalup-Casas Viejas, in the Cadiz region. This city has a population of 6,754, but is a tourist favorite in 2025..