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The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
US health officials warn all international travelers to get measles vaccination
US health officials, including the CDC, have updated their measles vaccination guidance for international Travelers, now recommending vaccination for all destinations, not just countries with known outbreaks. The CDC's updated guidance advises two doses of the measles vaccine for all Americans ages 1 and older, with an early dose recommended for infants aged 6-11 months traveling internationally. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney from George Washington University notes the CDC's change reflects a shift from localized measles outbreaks to transmission during travel, including on airplanes. A recent measles outbreak in Colorado, stemming from an international flight, highlighted the risk of exposure during travel, prompting the CDC to broaden its vaccination recommendations. The U.S. has reported over 1,000 measles cases this year, underscoring the importance of the updated vaccination guidelines for international Travelers.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying that Americans should be vaccinated against the virus no matter where they're going. U.S. residents are recommended to get measles-mumps-rubella shots, anyway. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously emphasized the importance of vaccination for travelers going to countries with outbreaks. Last week, the CDC updated its guidance to call for vaccinations for travelers going to all other countries. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney, a researcher at George Washington University 's nursing school, called the update significant. An Colorado outbreak last month stemmed from an international flight that landed in Denver, she noted. The CDC travel notice change reflects a recognition that people are not just being exposed to measles in countries where it's spreading, but also in airplanes and during travel, she added. 'We're seeing a shift from localized outbreaks to transmission in transit,' and the CDC seems to be responding to that, Darcy-Mahoney said. The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older. An early dose is advised for traveling infants ages 6 months to 11 months. The U.S. has seen more than 1,000 measles cases so far this year. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying that Americans should be vaccinated against the virus no matter where they're going. U.S. residents are recommended to get measles-mumps-rubella shots, anyway. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously emphasized the importance of vaccination for travelers going to countries with outbreaks. Last week, the CDC updated its guidance to call for vaccinations for travelers going to all other countries. Ashley Darcy-Mahoney, a researcher at George Washington University's nursing school, called the update significant. An Colorado outbreak last month stemmed from an international flight that landed in Denver, she noted. The CDC travel notice change reflects a recognition that people are not just being exposed to measles in countries where it's spreading, but also in airplanes and during travel, she added. 'We're seeing a shift from localized outbreaks to transmission in transit,' and the CDC seems to be responding to that, Darcy-Mahoney said. The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older. An early dose is advised for traveling infants ages 6 months to 11 months. The U.S. has seen more than 1,000 measles cases so far this year. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
