The Brief

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning travelers about an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, China.

Why you should care:

U.S. health officials have raised the travel alert to Level 2, which means travelers should practice enhanced precautions.

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Individuals can protect themselves from chikungunya by avoiding mosquito bites—this includes using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, and staying in air-conditioned or screened-in locations.

For those traveling to areas with a chikungunya outbreak, vaccination is recommended, and two vaccines are currently approved for use in the United States.

What is chikungunya?

Dig deeper:

Chikungunya is a mosquito

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