Caribbean — Vax-Before-Travel

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 12

4 min read

2 Doses of Cholera Vaccine 76% Protective For 4 Years

Vaxchora is a single-dose live oral cholera vaccine (lyophilized CVD 103-HgR) approved in the USA

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 13

3 min read

Zika Virus Travel Alerts Updated For 90 Countries

International travelers can research Zika virus warnings prior to departing

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 23

5 min read

Cuba Joins Mexico and Indonesia Confirming Dengue Virus Outbreaks

Dengue vaccine Dengvaxia should exclusively be used in people already infected with dengue virus

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 9

4 min read

Zika Cases Confirmed Near Austin and Dallas

Texas confirmed 3 Zika virus cases related to international travel during 2018

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 26

4 min read

GII. 4 Sydney Norovirus Could Have Stowed Away on Holland America Cruise Ship Zaandam

Norovirus GI.1/GII.4 vaccines are in phase 2 clinical studies

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