Africa — Vax Before Travel

Africa

CDC Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 14

4 min read

Polio Outbreak Alert Issued For Certain African Countries

An inactivated poliovirus vaccination suggested before visiting African countries with outbreaks

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CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 1

5 min read

Nigeria’s Monkeypox Travel Alert Updated

Nigeria Travel Alerts issued for Lassa Fever, Measles, Monkeypox, Polio, and Yellow Fever outbreaks by the CDC for 2020

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CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Fact checked by Holly Hawbaker

Jan 29

3 min read

Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Reported in the Republic of Benin

Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y suggested before visiting Benin Africa

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State Dept Travel Advisory - Level 3

Fact checked by Holly Hawbaker

Jan 21

5 min read

Central Africa Country’s Travel Advisory Expanded

Burundi health and security risks expanded by the US Department of State and CDC

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 14

4 min read

The WHO’s Decade of Action Calls for Accelerating Sustainable Solutions

Infectious diseases and pandemic prevention remain WHO goals

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Tropical Diseases

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