North America — Vax Before Travel

North America

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 3

3 min read

Mumps Love Visiting UK and USA Colleges

University-based mumps outbreaks may need a 3rd MMR vaccine dose

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Childhood Diseases

CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 26

4 min read

Canada Issues Level 1 Travel Advisory When Visiting the USA

Canadians visiting America should schedule a pre-trip vaccination review

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 17

3 min read

NYC Confirms 58 Measles Cases in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community

Measles virus is transmitted by airborne particles, droplets, and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 19

3 min read

Dengvaxia Approved For European Endemic Areas

Dengue Vaccine Dengvaxia is currently under priority review by the FDA

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Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Dec 18

2 min read

Riding London’s ‘Tube’ With Influenza

Study showed a correlation between the use of public transport and the spread of influenza-like illnesses

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