blog posts U.S. Embassy Mexico Alerts Regarding Travel to Mexico During Spring Break Mar 8, 2018 1:00 pm As members of the University of Illinois community prepare for travel around spring break, International Safety & Security wants to inform potential travelers to the Cancun area of Mexico of an Embassy Security Alert issued on March 7, 2018 for Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Using Your International Insurance Feb 26, 2024 10:45 am Worldwide Caution Update Oct 20, 2023 8:45 am Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage Feb 2, 2017 12:00 pm Due to the worldwide shortage of Yellow Fever vaccinations, students planning to study abroad in countries that require this vaccine need to plan accordingly.