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Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health

Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda

Notice level
Level 2 · Practice enhanced precautions
Published

Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak.

Read the full official report on cdc.gov

3 ways to protect yourself

  1. Read the travelers' recommendations in the official notice before you go — they list the precautions for this destination.
  2. 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.
  3. If you feel sick during or after your trip, see a healthcare provider and tell them where you traveled.

Adapted from CDC Travelers' Health notice

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