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Outbreak Notice
Update : Dengue, Tropical and Subtropical Regions
This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:44 Update d: November 10, 2008Situation Information Dengue fever is the most common cause of fever in travelers returning from the Caribbean, Central America, and south central Asia.1
This disease is caused by a virus ... Read this Article
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Updated Yellow Fever Vaccination Recommendations for Brazil
This information is current as of today, January 09, 2009 at 10:44 Updated: January 05, 2009Situation Information The Brazilian Ministry of Health (MOH) has recently announced changes to its areas of risk for yellow fever transmission and vaccination recommendations. The southern, coastal ... Read this Article
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| | | Health Snippets of Interest for Brazil |
| Preparing for Your Trip to Brazil
Before visiting Brazil, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such ... Read this Article
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| Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.) To have the ... Read this Article
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| Items to Bring With You Medicines you may need: The prescription medicines you take every day. Make sure you have enough to last during your trip. Keep them in their original prescription bottles and always in your carry-on luggage. Be sure to follow security guidelines, if the medicines are liquids.Antimalarial ... Read this Article
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| Food and Water for more detailed information.Sunblock and sunglasses for protection from harmful effects of UV sun rays. See Skin Cancer Questions and Answers for more information.Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.To prevent insect/mosquito bites, bring:Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long ... Read this Article
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| Other Health Tips To avoid animal bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague) do not handle or pet animals, especially dogs and cats, If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention to determine if mediation or anti-rabies vaccine is needed. ... Read this Article
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| After You Return Home
If you are not feeling well, you should see your doctor and mention that you have recently traveled. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling. If you have visited a malaria-risk area, continue taking your antimalarial drug for 4 ... Read this Article
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| Medical Facilities and Health Information: Medical care is generally good, but it varies in quality, particularly in remote areas, and it may not meet U.S. standards outside the major cities. Expatriates in Brazil regularly use the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. The hospital phone is (55 ... Read this Article
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| ...evacuation Services The Consulate recommends visitors consider purchasing private air medical evacuation insurance before traveling to Brazil. This provides medical information and insurance for overseas travelers. The Consulate can assist visitors with further information about obtaining these services. Vaccinations and Immunizations Travelers should consult with their own medical provider prior ... Read this Article
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| ...Medical Emergencies The following local hospital has been identified by the Consulate as suitable for use by visitors to São Paulo: Albert Einstein Hospital Avenida Albert Einstein, # 627 São Paulo, SP Telephone is (55) (11) 3747—1233 For Air Medical Evacuation Services The Consulate recommends visitors consider purchasing private air medical evacuation ... Read this Article
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| ...Medical Emergencies The following local hospital has been identified by Post as suitable for use by visitors to Rio de Janeiro: Hospital Samaritano, located at Rua Bambina, 98, Botafogo in the Zona Sul section. The telephone number is (21) 2537-9722. For Air Ambulance Evacuation Services – The U.S. Consulate recommends visitors consider ... Read this Article
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| ...hospital has been identified by the Consulate as suitable for use by visitors to São Paulo: Albert Einstein hospital Avenida Albert Einstein, # 627 São Paulo, SP Telephone is (55) (11) 3747—1233 For Air Medical Evacuation Services The Consulate recommends visitors consider purchasing private air medical evacuation insurance before traveling to Brazil. ... Read this Article
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| ...hospital has been identified by Post as suitable for use by visitors to Rio de Janeiro: hospital Samaritano, located at Rua Bambina, 98, Botafogo in the Zona Sul section. The telephone number is (21) 2537-9722. For Air Ambulance Evacuation Services – The U.S. Consulate recommends visitors consider purchasing private air medical evacuation ... Read this Article
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| ...evacuation Services – The U.S. Consulate recommends visitors consider purchasing private air medical evacuation insurance, before traveling to Brazil, which will provide medical information and insurance for overseas travelers. The U.S. Consulate can assist visitors with further information about obtaining these services. Vaccinations and Immunizations - Travelers should consult ... Read this Article
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