Tropical Diseases — Vax-Before-Travel

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Jul 17

3 min read

Chikungunya Infection May Lead to Long-Term Joint Pain

Chikungunya virus infects chondrocytes and disrupts cartilage integrity

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Jul 14

4 min read

Vaccinations Save 60% of Lives During Disease Outbreaks

Yellow fever vaccination recommended when visiting several countries in July 2025

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Jul 11

2 min read

Older Europeans Have Two Chikungunya Vaccine Options

Chikungunya vaccines are approved and available in July 2025

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Jul 9

3 min read

Chagas Disease Outbreak Risk Identified in 12 Florida Counties

Chagas disease lacks an approved vaccine in 2025

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Jul 9

3 min read

Zika's Long Term Impact Is Measurable in 2025

Costa Rica remains a Zika Virus hot spot in July 2025

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