New York City — Vax-Before-Travel

New York City

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 17

3 min read

NYC Confirms 58 Measles Cases in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community

Measles virus is transmitted by airborne particles, droplets, and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person

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Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Dec 18

2 min read

Riding London’s ‘Tube’ With Influenza

Study showed a correlation between the use of public transport and the spread of influenza-like illnesses

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 4

5 min read

Israel Launches Measles Vaccination Program

Measles outbreaks reported in London, Brooklyn, Rockland County, and Jerusalem

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Aug 4

2 min read

Zika Arrives in NYC

Over 100 travel related Zika cases reported in NYC during 2017

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