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What proportion of international travelers acquire a travel-related illness?

New research from the ISTM Journal of Travel Medicine highlights the widespread nature of travel illness and the importance of discussing international travel with patients. Can you guess what % of travelers who frequently visit developing nations (e.g., India, Tanzania, and Kenya) became ill? What do you think was the most frequently reported illness?

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Help your patients prepare for travel.

Help your patients prepare for travel. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun exit screening at airports and key borders to help prevent the spread of Ebola to other areas. Exit screening may include checking travelers for signs and symptoms of Ebola-like illness and identifying people who may have been exposed to Ebola. Travelers should be prepared for airport exit screening before departing DRC; they should plan to arrive early and expect delays related to public health screening.

You and your patients might not always see eye to eye when talking travel.

A recent analysis found that the types of place names used by travelers to describe travel itineraries during pretravel consultations were often different from the ones referenced in travel health recommendations. Incorporating geographic information systems (GIS) technology into clinical decision-support tools could make identifying travel health risks and recommendations easier and faster.

Ongoing outbreaks of measles

There are ongoing outbreaks of measles in France and other popular travel spots around the world like the Philippines, Italy, England, and Greece. International travelers should be vaccinated against measles before leaving the United States, including an early dose for infants 6-11 months. Always ask patients about upcoming and recent travel, and keep measles in mind when treating patients with fever & rash.

Nigeria has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever.

Nigeria has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever. Cases have been reported in at least 7 states, and a number of people have died. Anyone 9 months or older should be vaccinated against yellow fever before travel to Nigeria. Because of a total depletion of supply of YF-Vax, the manufacturer has made an alternative yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) available at select locations. Due to this limitation in availability, you may need to refer travelers to a yellow fever vaccine provider well in advance of travel. Visit our website (www.cdc.gov/travel) to find a Stamaril vaccination clinic.

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