Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health
Diphtheria
Haiti
- Notice level
- Level 1 · Practice usual precautions
- Published
Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease.
Read the full official report on cdc.gov3 ways to protect yourself
- Read the travelers' recommendations in the official notice before you go — they list the precautions for this destination.
- Check that routine vaccines are up to date and ask a healthcare professional which travel vaccines or medicines are recommended, ideally a month before you leave.
- If you feel sick during or after your trip, see a healthcare provider and tell them where you traveled.
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