Category: Measles
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Do You Need a Measles (MMR) Vaccine for Summer Travel to Europe?
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Table of Contents Planning a European summer getaway in 2025? Before you pack your bags, consider this: measles is making a comeback across many parts of the world, including Europe, and U.S. travelers are at risk. The CDC warns that unvaccinated or under-vaccinated Americans are bringing measles back from popular…
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Measles Vaccine and Travel
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Table of Contents Measles can spread easily between people from tiny droplets that are expelled from coughing and sneezing or close contact with another infected person. Because international travel puts you in proximity with many people from around the world in crowded airports, train stations, tourist venues and the like,…
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Measles Cases Increasing
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Table of Contents Measles Risk and International Travel Traveling abroad soon? Measles is making a comeback globally, and travelers without two doses of MMR are at risk for illness. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that measles remains common in places like, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Popular…