Travel to the USA: CDC warns of measles without vaccination protection!

Travel to the USA: CDC warns of measles without vaccination protection!

USA - Vacation in the USA has always been very popular, especially for travelers who are planning city trips to New York or road trips on the west coast. However, with the continued spread of measles worldwide, health authorities warn of trips to the United States without sufficient vaccination protection. According to the recommendations of the CDC, measles vaccinations are particularly essential for travelers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) draw attention to the fact that travelers take an increased risk without measles vaccination. Unpolished US citizens who are infected abroad contribute to the spread of the disease. Measles are highly contagious and can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, coughing, runny nose, runny nose and conjunctivitis, followed by a characteristic brownish-gray rash.

recommendations of the health authorities

To protect yourself as best as possible, the CDC recommends that all travelers receive at least two doses of a measles vaccine. People who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons should also consult their doctor and consider moving their journey. This recommendation applies especially to older travelers over 50 years, since they may no longer have sufficient vaccination protection.

In addition to measles vaccination, the Federal Foreign Office and the CDC recommend further vaccinations, including:

• hepatitis a
• tetanus and diphtheria (standard vaccinations)
• hepatitis B (especially in the case of close social contacts or long -term starts)
• rabies (with direct animal contact)
• meningococcal acwy (according to individual indication)
• Denguefieber (especially when staying in Puerto Rico or the southern states)

further health risks in the USA

Health risks in the USA go beyond measles. Travelers should be aware that there is an increased risk of borreliosis in certain regions, especially in the northeast, especially from April to September. West Nil fever must also be taken into account in many eastern states such as New York and Florida. There are also detectors such as rocky mountain spotted fever and St. Louis Encephalitis as well as the risk of intestinal infections due to a lack of hygiene.

In order to prepare optimally, health authorities recommend taking travel medical advice four to six weeks before departure. There are no mandatory vaccinations for direct entry from Germany, but the recommendations of the health authorities should be taken seriously to ensure safe and healthy stay in the United States.

For more information on the current travel warnings and vaccination recommendations, interested parties can report the reports of The West and consult.