South America — Vax Before Travel

South America

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 7

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Brazil’s Level 2 Travel Advisory Updated by State Department

Travel vaccines for measles, hepatitis, and yellow fever suggested by the CDC when visiting Brazil in 2019

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 31

3 min read

Measles Migrating From Venezuela

Venezuela contributed 68% of the measles cases reported in the Americas during 2018

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 29

4 min read

Brazil’s Yellow Fever Hot-Spot Identified for 2019

Level 2 Travel Alert issued by CDC for Brazil regarding the yellow fever virus

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Worldwide Measles Spotlight

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Jan 27

6 min read

Worldwide Measles Spotlight: Week Ending January 26, 2019

Measles virus outbreaks reported by the CDC, PAHO, and WHO January 2019

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Childhood Diseases

State Dept Travel Advisory - Level 3

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 26

3 min read

Evacuation Order Issued for Americans in Venezuela

State Department issued Level 3 Travel Advisory strongly advising Americans to depart Venezuela

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