South America — Vax Before Travel

South America

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

May 8

3 min read

Where Are Californians Acquiring the Zika Virus?

California confirmed 17 travel-associated Zika cases during 2019

pregnant couple on the california beach

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 2

3 min read

Yellow Fever Vaccine Production Ramping Up

Sanofi’s YF-Vax yellow fever vaccine production facility gains FDA approval

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 24

3 min read

Brazil Reports Yellow Fever Fatality Rate of 23%

Visitors to Brazil should consider yellow fever vaccination 10 days prior to arrival

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Apr 20

4 min read

Vaccination Week 2019 Targets Measles

PAHO aims to raise vaccine awareness and protect women and children in the Americas

nurse filling a syringe to give a vaccination

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Childhood Diseases

State Dept Travel Advisory - Level 4

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 16

4 min read

Venezuela Accounts for 68% of Central America’s Measles Cases

Venezuelan immigrants bringing measles and diphtheria to the Americas

People marching in protest of the Venezuelan government

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Childhood Diseases