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Calculated Shard: 157 (from laksa167)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa157.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.traveloffpath.com/cdc-issues-new-travel-health-alert-for-5-european-countries/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.traveloffpath.com/cdc-issues-new-travel-health-alert-for-5-european-countries/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/cdc-issues-new-travel-health-alert-for-5-european-countries\/","crawl_time":1775701953,"first_indexed_time":1754834927,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,traveloffpath!www,\/cdc-issues-new-travel-health-alert-for-5-european-countries\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17990305163251686357","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"CDC Issues New Travel Health Alert For 5 European Countries - Travel Off Path","meta_descriptions":["The CDC has issued a health alert for some of Europe's most popular countries. Find out how to stay safe in your international travels."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"We at\nTravel Off Path\nare not here to fearmonger — we're just here to report the facts.\nNor is this article sponsored by Pfizer…\nThe truth is, we all relate to you and hope that any news coming from the CDC remains in the rear-view mirror because who could possibly want to relive what we all went through in 2020?\nWhile ever-changing variants of COVID are here to stay, the CDC is honing in on another harmful disease that was thought to be put to bed in the 1950s when yet another controversial vaccine hit the market.\nFor travelers ready to make use of their passport and\njet off to Europe\n, beyond entry requirements and travel advisories, there's now another checklist to review before planning you dream vacation.\nThe CDC is reporting\nPolio\nis circulating across some of Europe's most popular countries, therefore it's important to double check your medical records to ensure you're not at risk catching a virus that was stopped in its tracks decades ago.\nIn total, 39 countries have been listed as potential Polio hotspots, but you're unlikely to travel to Gaza or Djibouti, so we've narrowed it down to the 5 European countries at risk for the spread of Polio.\nTravel Tip: Before jetting off to Europe, it's not only medical records you'll want to seek out. Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new\n1-Minute Trip Check\n.\nPolio? That Still Exists?\nListen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms.\nNone of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday.\nThe Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling.\nThe reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating.\nThe virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that.\nThough, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers.\nThe point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official\nLevel 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions\nhealth alert\n.\nPolio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song.\nThere is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're\nup to date\non vaccinations as it's stated by\nWebMD\nthat “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”.\nMost Adults Are Currently Protected\nWe are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards.\nOnce you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand…\nAs gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad.\nThe good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but\nadult boosters may be an option\nif vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before.\nBut the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future:\n1st does – 2months old\n2nd dose – 4 months old\n3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old\n4th dose – 4 – 6 years old\nFull List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus\nChances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time.\nHowever, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected.\nFor example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in\nGermany\n, you might want to request a copy of your medical records.\nGermany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning.\nIf you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?).\nThe following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus:\nAfghanistan\nAlgeria\nAngola\nBenin\nBurkina Faso\nCameroon\nCentral African Republic\nChad\nCôte d'Ivoire\nDemocratic Republic of the Congo\nDjibouti\nEgypt\nEthiopia\nFinland\nFrench Guiana\nGaza\nGermany\nGhana\nGuinea\nIndonesia\nIsrael\nKenya\nLiberia\nNiger\nNigeria\nPakistan\nPapua New Guinea\nPoland\nSenegal\nSierra Leone\nSomalia\nSouth Sudan\nSpain\nSudan\nTanzania\nUganda\nUnited Kingdom\nYemen\nZimbabwe\nSam Sears\nSam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.\nThe Travel Off Path Advantage: Your Travel Toolkit\nSubscribe To Our Latest Posts\nEnter your email address to subscribe to Travel Off Path's latest breaking travel news, straight to your inbox.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/cdc-issues-new-travel-health-alert-for-5-european-countries\/#content)\n\nSearch\n\nClose Search ×\n\n[![Travel Off Path](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Travel-Off-Path-1-e1766789142869.png)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/ \"Travel Off Path\")\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/)\n- [TRAVELER DASHBOARD](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard)\n- [Travel News](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/travel-blog\/)\n- [Traveler Tools](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard)\n  - [Traveler Safety Index](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard\/safety-index)\n  - [1 Minute Trip Check](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard)\n  - [Entry Requirement Checker](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard\/entry-requirements)\n  - [Travel Advisory Checker](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard\/travel-advisories)\n  - [Suitcase Scanner](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard)\n  - [ETIAS Checker](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/dashboard\/etias)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/about-us\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/about-us\/)\n  - [Work With Us](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/work-with-us\/)\n  - [Press](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/press\/)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/say-hello\/)\n- [Premium](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/premium\/)\n  - [Get Premium](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/premium\/)\n  - [Members Only](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/members-only\/)\n  - [Sign in](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/?memberful_endpoint=auth)\n\n# CDC Issues New Travel Health Alert For 5 European Countries\nPosted on Last updated: August 10, 2025\n\n1 Comment\n\nPosted By: [Sam Sears](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/author\/sam-sears\/)\n\n*Post may contain affiliate links; we may receive compensation if you click links to those products. 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Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new [1-Minute Trip Check](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/with-dozens-of-new-travel-rules-this-1-minute-check-is-now-essential-for-every-traveler\/).***\n\n### **Polio? That Still Exists?**\n[![CDC headquarters](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-headquarters.jpg)![CDC headquarters](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-headquarters.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-headquarters.jpg)\n\nListen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms.\n\nNone of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday.\n\nThe Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling.\n\nThe reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating.\n\n[![Polio vaccine](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polio-vaccine.jpg)![Polio vaccine](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polio-vaccine.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polio-vaccine.jpg)\n\nThe virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that.\n\nThough, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers.\n\nThe point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official *Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions* [health alert](https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/notices\/level2\/global-polio).\n\nPolio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song.\n\nThere is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're [up to date](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/polio\/vaccines\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Fpolio%2Fpublic%2Findex.html) on vaccinations as it's stated by [WebMD](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/children\/what-is-polio) that “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”.\n\n### **Most Adults Are Currently Protected**\n[![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)\n\nWe are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards.\n\nOnce you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand…\n\nAs gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad.\n\nThe good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but **adult boosters may be an option** if vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before.\n\n[![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)\n\nBut the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future:\n\n- 1st does – 2months old\n- 2nd dose – 4 months old\n- 3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old\n- 4th dose – 4 – 6 years old\n### **Full List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus**\nChances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time.\n\n[![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)\n\nHowever, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected.\n\nFor example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in [Germany](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/these-4-secret-destinations-in-germany-offer-medieval-charm-authentic-culture\/), you might want to request a copy of your medical records.\n\nGermany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning.\n\nIf you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?).\n\n[![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)\n\nThe following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus:\n\n- Afghanistan\n- Algeria\n- Angola\n- Benin\n- Burkina Faso\n- Cameroon\n- Central African Republic\n- Chad\n- Côte d'Ivoire\n- Democratic Republic of the Congo\n- Djibouti\n- Egypt\n- Ethiopia\n- **Finland**\n- French Guiana\n- Gaza\n- **Germany**\n- Ghana\n- Guinea\n- Indonesia\n- Israel\n- Kenya\n- Liberia\n- Niger\n- Nigeria\n- Pakistan\n- Papua New Guinea\n- **Poland**\n- Senegal\n- Sierra Leone\n- Somalia\n- South Sudan\n- **Spain**\n- Sudan\n- Tanzania\n- Uganda\n- **United Kingdom**\n- Yemen\n- Zimbabwe\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n[Sam Sears](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/author\/sam-sears\/)\n\nSam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.\n\n**The Travel Off Path Advantage: Your Travel Toolkit**\n\n[The 1-Minute Trip Check Our flagship tool. 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Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new [1-Minute Trip Check](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/with-dozens-of-new-travel-rules-this-1-minute-check-is-now-essential-for-every-traveler\/).***\n\n### **Polio? That Still Exists?**\n[![CDC headquarters](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-headquarters.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CDC-headquarters.jpg)\n\nListen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms.\n\nNone of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday.\n\nThe Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling.\n\nThe reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating.\n\n[![Polio vaccine](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polio-vaccine.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Polio-vaccine.jpg)\n\nThe virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that.\n\nThough, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers.\n\nThe point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official *Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions* [health alert](https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/notices\/level2\/global-polio).\n\nPolio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song.\n\nThere is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're [up to date](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/polio\/vaccines\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Fpolio%2Fpublic%2Findex.html) on vaccinations as it's stated by [WebMD](https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/children\/what-is-polio) that “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”.\n\n### **Most Adults Are Currently Protected**\n[![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)\n\nWe are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards.\n\nOnce you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand…\n\nAs gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad.\n\nThe good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but **adult boosters may be an option** if vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before.\n\n[![Child with bandage after vaccination](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)\n\nBut the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future:\n\n- 1st does – 2months old\n- 2nd dose – 4 months old\n- 3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old\n- 4th dose – 4 – 6 years old\n### **Full List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus**\nChances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time.\n\n[![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)\n\nHowever, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected.\n\nFor example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in [Germany](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/these-4-secret-destinations-in-germany-offer-medieval-charm-authentic-culture\/), you might want to request a copy of your medical records.\n\nGermany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning.\n\nIf you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?).\n\n[![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)\n\nThe following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus:\n\n- Afghanistan\n- Algeria\n- Angola\n- Benin\n- Burkina Faso\n- Cameroon\n- Central African Republic\n- Chad\n- Côte d'Ivoire\n- Democratic Republic of the Congo\n- Djibouti\n- Egypt\n- Ethiopia\n- **Finland**\n- French Guiana\n- Gaza\n- **Germany**\n- Ghana\n- Guinea\n- Indonesia\n- Israel\n- Kenya\n- Liberia\n- Niger\n- Nigeria\n- Pakistan\n- Papua New Guinea\n- **Poland**\n- Senegal\n- Sierra Leone\n- Somalia\n- South Sudan\n- **Spain**\n- Sudan\n- Tanzania\n- Uganda\n- **United Kingdom**\n- Yemen\n- Zimbabwe\n\n![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g)\n\n[Sam Sears](https:\/\/www.traveloffpath.com\/author\/sam-sears\/)\n\nSam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.\n\n**The Travel Off Path Advantage: Your Travel Toolkit**\n\nSubscribe To Our Latest Posts\n\nEnter your email address to subscribe to Travel Off Path's latest breaking travel news, straight to your inbox.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	We at Travel Off Path are not here to fearmonger — we're just here to report the facts. Nor is this article sponsored by Pfizer… The truth is, we all relate to you and hope that any news coming from the CDC remains in the rear-view mirror because who could possibly want to relive what we all went through in 2020? While ever-changing variants of COVID are here to stay, the CDC is honing in on another harmful disease that was thought to be put to bed in the 1950s when yet another controversial vaccine hit the market. For travelers ready to make use of their passport and jet off to Europe , beyond entry requirements and travel advisories, there's now another checklist to review before planning you dream vacation. The CDC is reporting Polio is circulating across some of Europe's most popular countries, therefore it's important to double check your medical records to ensure you're not at risk catching a virus that was stopped in its tracks decades ago. In total, 39 countries have been listed as potential Polio hotspots, but you're unlikely to travel to Gaza or Djibouti, so we've narrowed it down to the 5 European countries at risk for the spread of Polio. Travel Tip: Before jetting off to Europe, it's not only medical records you'll want to seek out. Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new 1-Minute Trip Check . Polio? That Still Exists? Listen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms. None of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday. The Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling. The reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating. The virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that. Though, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers. The point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions health alert . Polio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song. There is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're up to date on vaccinations as it's stated by WebMD that “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”. Most Adults Are Currently Protected We are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards. Once you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand… As gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad. The good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but adult boosters may be an option if vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before. But the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future: 1st does – 2months old 2nd dose – 4 months old 3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old 4th dose – 4 – 6 years old Full List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus Chances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time. However, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected. For example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in Germany , you might want to request a copy of your medical records. Germany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning. If you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?). The following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus: Afghanistan Algeria Angola Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt Ethiopia Finland French Guiana Gaza Germany Ghana Guinea Indonesia Israel Kenya Liberia Niger Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Poland Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Spain Sudan Tanzania Uganda United Kingdom Yemen Zimbabwe Sam Sears Sam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems. 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Nor is this article sponsored by Pfizer… The truth is, we all relate to you and hope that any news coming from the CDC remains in the rear-view mirror because who could possibly want to relive what we all went through in 2020? While ever-changing variants of COVID are here to stay, the CDC is honing in on another harmful disease that was thought to be put to bed in the 1950s when yet another controversial vaccine hit the market. [![Double decker bus in heart of London](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-Issues-New-Travel-Health-Alert-For-5-European-Countries.jpg)![Double decker bus in heart of London](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-Issues-New-Travel-Health-Alert-For-5-European-Countries.jpg) For travelers ready to make use of their passport and [jet off to Europe](https://www.traveloffpath.com/american-airlines-launching-5-new-routes-to-popular-international-destinations/), beyond entry requirements and travel advisories, there's now another checklist to review before planning you dream vacation. The CDC is reporting Polio is circulating across some of Europe's most popular countries, therefore it's important to double check your medical records to ensure you're not at risk catching a virus that was stopped in its tracks decades ago. In total, 39 countries have been listed as potential Polio hotspots, but you're unlikely to travel to Gaza or Djibouti, so we've narrowed it down to the 5 European countries at risk for the spread of Polio. *Travel Tip: Before jetting off to Europe, it's not only medical records you'll want to seek out. Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new [1-Minute Trip Check](https://www.traveloffpath.com/with-dozens-of-new-travel-rules-this-1-minute-check-is-now-essential-for-every-traveler/).* ### Polio? That Still Exists? [![CDC headquarters](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-headquarters.jpg)![CDC headquarters](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-headquarters.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-headquarters.jpg) Listen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms. None of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday. The Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling. The reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating. [![Polio vaccine](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Polio-vaccine.jpg)![Polio vaccine](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Polio-vaccine.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Polio-vaccine.jpg) The virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that. Though, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers. The point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions [health alert](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio). Polio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song. There is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're [up to date](https://www.cdc.gov/polio/vaccines/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Fpolio%2Fpublic%2Findex.html) on vaccinations as it's stated by [WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/children/what-is-polio) that “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”. ### Most Adults Are Currently Protected [![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg) We are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards. Once you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand… As gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad. The good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but adult boosters may be an option if vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before. [![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg) But the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future: - 1st does – 2months old - 2nd dose – 4 months old - 3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old - 4th dose – 4 – 6 years old ### Full List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus Chances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time. [![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg) However, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected. For example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in [Germany](https://www.traveloffpath.com/these-4-secret-destinations-in-germany-offer-medieval-charm-authentic-culture/), you might want to request a copy of your medical records. Germany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning. If you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?). [![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg.webp)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg) The following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus: - Afghanistan - Algeria - Angola - Benin - Burkina Faso - Cameroon - Central African Republic - Chad - Côte d'Ivoire - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Djibouti - Egypt - Ethiopia - Finland - French Guiana - Gaza - Germany - Ghana - Guinea - Indonesia - Israel - Kenya - Liberia - Niger - Nigeria - Pakistan - Papua New Guinea - Poland - Senegal - Sierra Leone - Somalia - South Sudan - Spain - Sudan - Tanzania - Uganda - United Kingdom - Yemen - Zimbabwe ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g) ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g) [Sam Sears](https://www.traveloffpath.com/author/sam-sears/) Sam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems. 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Readable Markdown	We at [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/) are not here to fearmonger — we're just here to report the facts. Nor is this article sponsored by Pfizer… The truth is, we all relate to you and hope that any news coming from the CDC remains in the rear-view mirror because who could possibly want to relive what we all went through in 2020? While ever-changing variants of COVID are here to stay, the CDC is honing in on another harmful disease that was thought to be put to bed in the 1950s when yet another controversial vaccine hit the market. [![Double decker bus in heart of London](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-Issues-New-Travel-Health-Alert-For-5-European-Countries.jpg) For travelers ready to make use of their passport and [jet off to Europe](https://www.traveloffpath.com/american-airlines-launching-5-new-routes-to-popular-international-destinations/), beyond entry requirements and travel advisories, there's now another checklist to review before planning you dream vacation. The CDC is reporting Polio is circulating across some of Europe's most popular countries, therefore it's important to double check your medical records to ensure you're not at risk catching a virus that was stopped in its tracks decades ago. In total, 39 countries have been listed as potential Polio hotspots, but you're unlikely to travel to Gaza or Djibouti, so we've narrowed it down to the 5 European countries at risk for the spread of Polio. *Travel Tip: Before jetting off to Europe, it's not only medical records you'll want to seek out. Make sure to dot your I's and cross your T's for a smooth trip abroad by utilizing Travel Off Path's new [1-Minute Trip Check](https://www.traveloffpath.com/with-dozens-of-new-travel-rules-this-1-minute-check-is-now-essential-for-every-traveler/).* ### Polio? That Still Exists? [![CDC headquarters](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-headquarters.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CDC-headquarters.jpg) Listen, let's not get into a deep discussion of vaccinations. We'll save that for other platforms. None of us could say “mama” or “dada” to even give our consent to receive the first dose of the Polio shot, which you likely received around 2 months old, followed by another round or two before your first birthday. The Polio vaccine is required to attend public school, so parents are hamstrung deciding between injecting their babies or committing to homeschooling. The reason the shot is required is that Polio can be a crippling illness, ultimately fatal at times, or at the very least highly debilitating. [![Polio vaccine](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Polio-vaccine.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Polio-vaccine.jpg) The virus affected hundreds of thousands worldwide in the first half of the 20th century — there's no denying that. Though, there's an argument to be made that it wasn't solely the Polio vaccine driving down case numbers. The point is that there's a noticeable uptick in the disease for the CDC to trigger an official Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions [health alert](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio). Polio, short for” poliomyelitis”, is indeed back, and not the comeback worthy of an LL Cool J song. There is no cure for Polio. That's why the CDC encourages all travelers traveling internationally to one of the 39 countries listed to double-check they're [up to date](https://www.cdc.gov/polio/vaccines/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Fpolio%2Fpublic%2Findex.html) on vaccinations as it's stated by [WebMD](https://www.webmd.com/children/what-is-polio) that “You're at risk of getting polio if you're unvaccinated. If you have been vaccinated, it is extremely rare for you to get it”. ### Most Adults Are Currently Protected [![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shutterstock_2534488999-scaled.jpg) We are fully in tandem with the CDC on this — it's highly important to wash your hands. You see, every country has different sanitary standards. Once you see India's street food enter your TikTok algorithm, you'll understand… As gross as it sounds, Polio is spread through fecal matter. As such, we're always simply trusting that our food handlers are following a hygienic protocol by thoroughly washing their hands, but that's not always the case, hence endless food poisoning horror stories when traveling abroad. The good news is most adults are protected against Polio since it was a required vaccination, but adult boosters may be an option if vaccinated as a child and have not received a booster before. [![Child with bandage after vaccination](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Child-with-bandage-after-vaccination.jpg) But the CDC is reminding parents that children should be vaccinated 4 times at this schedule, especially if you're traveling internationally in the near future: - 1st does – 2months old - 2nd dose – 4 months old - 3rd dose – 6 – 18 months old - 4th dose – 4 – 6 years old ### Full List Of 39 Destinations With Circulating Poliovirus Chances are a majority of the following list won't be on your travel radar any time soon unless you're the rare type of traveler that views some of Africa's most dangerous countries as a good time. [![Tourist visiting Park Güell in Barcelona](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tourist-visiting-Park-Guell-in-Barcelona.jpg) However, what's most surprising from the CDC's health alert is that some of Europe's most popular nations are affected. For example, if you're planning a trip to Oktoberfest festivities next month in [Germany](https://www.traveloffpath.com/these-4-secret-destinations-in-germany-offer-medieval-charm-authentic-culture/), you might want to request a copy of your medical records. Germany is not alone. Finland, Poland, Spain, and the UK have all seen enough cases to warrant an official warning. If you haven't been vaccinated, the most concerning aspect of Polio is that there may be no symptoms at all, yet you may still be infected (sounds familiar, right?). [![Woman visiting historic church in Hanover, Germany](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg)](https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Woman-visiting-historic-church-in-Hanover-Germany.jpg) The following countries have been listed by the CDC as having circulating Poliovirus: - Afghanistan - Algeria - Angola - Benin - Burkina Faso - Cameroon - Central African Republic - Chad - Côte d'Ivoire - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Djibouti - Egypt - Ethiopia - Finland - French Guiana - Gaza - Germany - Ghana - Guinea - Indonesia - Israel - Kenya - Liberia - Niger - Nigeria - Pakistan - Papua New Guinea - Poland - Senegal - Sierra Leone - Somalia - South Sudan - Spain - Sudan - Tanzania - Uganda - United Kingdom - Yemen - Zimbabwe ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08c30d164f9b659d2258bb1df532a7153a2fdf08581e0a371bce68ef1667c7a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g) [Sam Sears](https://www.traveloffpath.com/author/sam-sears/) Sam, our Senior Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 44 countries and written over 1500 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems. 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