South America — Vax Before Travel

South America

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Feb 26

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Dengue Type 2 Confirmed on Easter Island

Chile informed the PAHO WHO of the detection of 3 confirmed cases of DENV 2 autochthonous dengue fever

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CDC Watch - Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

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Feb 21

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Dengue Outbreaks in the Americas Continue in 2020

Dengue Level 1 travel alert for the Americas reissued by the CDC

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Jan 21

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Venezuela’s Bolivar Is Winning the Malaria Challenge

Malaria outbreaks in Venezuela reduced with nets, education and helping hands

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State Dept Travel Advisory - Level 2

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Jan 14

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Brazil’s Travel Advisory Now Includes Level 4 Alerts

State Department advises Brazil visitors avoid certain areas

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Jan 7

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Chikungunya Vaccine Is On The FDA’s Fast-Track

Chikungunya vaccine VLA1553 is a monovalent single dose live attenuated vaccine candidate

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