South America — Vax Before Travel

South America

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Aug 16

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Over 2 Million Dengue Cases Reported in Latin America and the Caribbean

Honduras and Nicaragua have declared national-level dengue virus epidemiological alerts during 2019

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CDC Warning - Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel

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Aug 9

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‘Do Not Visit Venezuela’ Says CDC

Venezuela Travel Alerts issued by CDC, Canada, UK and US Department of State

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State Dept Travel Advisory - Level 2

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Aug 2

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Republic of Uruguay Travel Advisory Increased to Level 2

US travel advisory for Uruguay issued by the US Department of State

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 29

11 min read

Fake Yellow Fever Cards Could Cause A Worldwide Outbreak

Stamaril and YF-Vax yellow fever virus vaccine side effects include injection site swelling, headache, generalized muscle aches

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Jul 24

3 min read

Southern Hemisphere Flu News: July 24, 2019

Influenza viruses in the Southern Hemisphere include A(9H3N2) and A(H1N1) during 2019

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