South America — Vax-Before-Travel

South America

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Apr 3

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South America's Zika Outbreaks Disrupt Summer Vacations

Zika infections can cause microcephaly and neurological complications, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Zika vaccine 2025

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Apr 2

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Brazil's Dengue Outbreak Moves South

Dengue is a vaccine preventable disease in April 2025

dengue

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Mar 19

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Unintentional Dengue Vaccination Produce Few Side Effects for Neonates

Dengue vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation

Dengue vaccine 2025

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Mar 12

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Yellow Fever Fatality Rate Increases 20%

Yellow Fever outbreak in Columbia's Tolima, Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo, Vaupés Departments

Columbia

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Mar 3

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Costa Rica Visitors Confront Perpetual Tourism Rules and Infected Mosquitoes

Costa Rica confirmed Chikungunya, dengue, malaria and Zika Cases in 2025

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