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NEW CDC Travel Health Notice: Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania

There is an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Mauritania. Travelers to Mauritania should:

• Protect against mosquito bites.
• Avoid contact with cattle and livestock.
• Avoid touching or preparing raw meat.

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