Travelers'

Health

Newsletter

October 2024

Heading Home Healthy

A free, CDC-supported program that provides resources to help travelers stay healthy when they return home to visit friends and relatives.

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Travelers' Rapid Health Information Portal (TRhIP)

Health advice for safe travel based on recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Travel Healthy App

An app for travelers to monitor health and stay organized. Includes a malaria medication reminder tool, and location-based travel notices. iOS | Android

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Featured Topic

Mpox


Mpox is a disease caused by infection with Monkeypox virus. It is spread through close contact with infected people or animals, including sexual contact.


There is a current outbreak of Mpox in Central and Eastern Africa.


Mpox vaccination is recommended for certain travelers visiting risk areas.


Prevent Mpox

Avoid Animals

Signs and Symptoms of Mpox

Heading Home Healthy Mpox Handout



CDC Travel Health Notices

Level 2 - practice enhanced precautions

Clade I Mpox in Central and Eastern Africa

Oropouche in Cuba

Zika in the State of Maharashtra, India

Global Polio

Yellow Fever in Nigeria

Diphtheria in Guinea, Niger, and Nigeria

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