Africa — Vax Before Travel

Africa

CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 18

4 min read

Extensive Measles Outbreaks Reported in Africa

Travelers to Africa including children should be fully vaccinated against measles

African children

CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Sep 13

6 min read

Chikungunya Outbreaks in Africa Intensify

Africa’s chikungunya outbreaks confirmed in Chad and Ethiopia

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Jul 31

4 min read

Eid al-Adha Festival Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Most African coronavirus cases reported in Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 20

5 min read

Ebola’s Newest Outbreak Elevates Concerns

Ervebo vaccinations in the DRC have exceeded 300,000 people

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 8

5 min read

Polio Emergency Alert Extended For 3-Months

Polio outbreaks in Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan concern the WHO Polio Emergency Committee

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