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Level 2 - Meningococcal Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the Mangembo Health Zone of Kongo Central Province. The best way to protect yourself is to get meningococcal vaccination.
Level 1 - Global Dengue
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Cuba, Sudan, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Mauritania, Pakistan, New Caledonia (France), Timor-Leste (East Timor), Guyana, Maldives, Bolivia
Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Venezuela
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported throughout Venezuela.
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Mayotte
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Mayotte. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Level 2 - Global Polio
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Guinea, Angola, Senegal, Ethiopia, Republic of South Sudan, Djibouti, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Burkina Faso, Papua New Guinea, Central African Republic, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, Laos, Namibia
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Bolivia
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba Departments, Bolivia. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Seychelles
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Seychelles. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Suriname
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Suriname. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Level 2 - Clade II Monkeypox in Ghana and Liberia
There are outbreaks of clade II monkeypox in Ghana and Liberia, where monkeypox is endemic. Country List : Ghana, Liberia
Level 1 - Rabies in Morocco
A case of rabies has been reported in a traveler from Morocco. Travelers potentially exposed to rabies in Morocco should immediately seek medical care. Upon returning home, travelers should follow up with their health care provider as soon as possible.
Level 1 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Mexico
Illness and death due to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) have been reported in the northern region of Mexico along the U.S. border, particularly in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León.
Level 1 - Rabies in India
A case of rabies has been reported in the U.S. in a traveler from India.
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Cuba
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya.
Level 1 - Oropouche in the Americas
Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites of infected midges (small flies) and mosquitoes. Country List : Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Panama
Level 2 - Yellow Fever in Colombia
An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia.
Level 2 - Diphtheria in Guinea
There are confirmed and suspect cases of diphtheria in the Kankan region of Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.
Level 1 - Global Measles
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghanistan, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo , Senegal, Somalia, Republic of South Sudan, Togo, Yemen, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Mauritania, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso, Türkiye (Turkey), United Arab Emirates, Burundi, Romania, Malaysia, Russia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Philippines, Austria, Belarus, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino, Guinea, Kenya, Monaco, United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Belgium, Ireland, Montenegro, Moldova, Serbia, Niger, Thailand, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Namibia, Sudan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla (U.K.), Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Azores (Portugal), The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda (U.K.), Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory (U.K.), Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands (Spain), Cape Verde, Cayman Islands (U.K.), Chile, China, Christmas Island (Australia), Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia), Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Easter Island (Chile), Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Faroe Islands (Denmark), Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana (France), French Polynesia, including the island groups of Society Islands (Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora-Bora), Marquesas Islands (Hiva Oa and Ua Huka), and Austral Islands (Tubuai and Rurutu), Gabon, The Gambia, Germany, Gibraltar (U.K.), Greece, Greenland (Denmark), Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam (U.S.), Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, , Honduras, Hong Kong (China), Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Italy, including Holy See and Vatican City, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati (formerly Gilbert Islands), includes Tarawa, Tabuaeran (Fanning Island), and Banaba (Ocean Island), Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau (China), Madagascar, Madeira Islands (Portugal), Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique (France), Mauritius, Mayotte (France), Mexico, The Federated States of Micronesia (Including Yap Islands, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Kosrae), Mongolia, Montserrat (U.K.), Morocco, Nauru, Nepal, The Netherlands, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue (New Zealand), Norfolk Island (Australia), North Korea, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands (U.S.), including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn Islands (U.K.), Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (U.S.), Qatar, Réunion (France), Rwanda, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena (U.K.), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon (France), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (U.K.), South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, including Zanzibar, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tokelau (New Zealand), Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.), Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Wake Island, U.S., Zambia, Zimbabwe
Level 1 - Malaria in Ethiopia
There is an outbreak of malaria in Ethiopia. An increased number of cases have been reported from all 14 regions.
Level 1 - East African Sleeping Sickness in Zambia and Zimbabwe
There have been several cases of East African human trypanosomiasis among travelers returning from safari areas in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Country List : Zimbabwe, Zambia
Level 2 - Diphtheria in Nigeria
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in several states in Nigeria. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease. If you are traveling to an affected area, you should be up to date with your diphtheria vaccines.
Level 1 - A Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico
Some travelers who have spent time in Mexico have been infected with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Newport.
Level 1 - Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan
An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan is ongoing. Extensively drug-resistant infections do not respond to most antibiotics.
Measles Cases and Outbreaks
Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly.
Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Cancer and Men
Men have higher rates of getting and dying from cancer than women.
About Venous Thromboembolism (Blood Clots)
Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and treatment for venous thromboembolism (blood clots).
Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning.
Teen Dating Violence
Discover the latest data about teen dating violence, its outcomes, and ways to prevent it.
Preventing Salmonella Infection
See tips for preventing Salmonella infection, including from food, pets, and international travel.
Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Tests used to find or diagnose breast cancer.
Men & Diabetes
Men & Diabetes
What is Infertility?
Depression During and After Pregnancy: Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable.
Diabetes & Kidney Disease: What to Eat?
Here's help figuring out what to eat if you have diabetes and kidney disease
Managing Diabetes at School
Make a diabetes management plan to handle your child's diabetes care at school.
About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick.
Managing Diabetes in the Heat
Take these steps to keep your cool when the weather gets warm.
A1C Test for Diabetes and Prediabetes
An A1C test helps you understand your diabetes. Find out how it works, and when to get tested.
Chickenpox Vaccine Saves Lives Infographic
Print resource showing the success of the chickenpox vaccine program over the first 25 years.
Botulism Prevention
This page describes how to prevent various types of botulism.
Four Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
Following four simple steps at home can help protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning.
About Chickenpox
Learn about chickenpox, signs, prevention, how the disease spreads, and common myths.
Get Ahead of Sepsis - Know the Risks. Spot the Signs. Act Fast.
Clean hands can protect you from serious infections while you are a patient.
Symptoms Caused by Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms
Harmful algae in lakes and other bodies of fresh water can cause mild to serious symptoms.
Respiratory Infections and Asthma
Information on flu, COVID, RSV and other respiratory infections and relation to asthma

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