This blog provides the evidence-based facts regarding measles outbreaks and prevention and the safety and effectiveness of measles vaccine.
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Feb
Feb
Stay healthy at Rio Carnival 2025! Learn key health tips and find out which vaccines you should get before you travel.
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Oct
Oct
Find out what simple measures you can take to prevent mosquito bites and learn how to avoid mosquito-borne diseases when traveling overseas.
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Sep
Sep
Get the most benefit when renewing your US passport with these 5 useful tips to make the process efficient and worry-free.
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Sep
Sep
The 2024-25 Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines Are Here: Should You Get Them, and When?
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Aug
Aug
On August 14, 2024, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of Mpox in Africa to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Here’s what you need to know to hopefully put your mind at ease.
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Jul
Jul
If you’re thinking of visiting Africa in 2024, make sure you’re fully vaccinated and up-to-date on all the latest travel health advice. African countries can be hotspots for a variety of illnesses and diseases, so it’s important to take precautions before you go.
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Jun
Jun
Outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu continue to alarm scientists due to its high mortality rate in humans. Known as avian influenza, H5N1 primarily affects birds but has sporadically infected humans, raising concerns about its pandemic potential.
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Jun
Jun
Traveling to Europe this year? Ensure you are up-to-date with vaccinations like MMR and Tdap due to recent disease outbreaks.
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Jan
Jan
Drawing from our own overseas travel experiences, we’ve created a comprehensive checklist and provided ideas to help you assemble a personalized medical travel kit tailored to your specific health needs and travel habits.