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CDC Warns Travelers: Chikungunya Outbreak Hits Cuba
9/30/2025
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- The CDC issued a Level 2 travel warning for Cuba due to a chikungunya outbreak in Matanzas.
- Chikungunya causes severe joint pain and fever; some infections are asymptomatic.
- Mosquito transmission occurs with a 3-7 day incubation. No deaths have been reported.
- Travelers should use insect repellent and wear protective clothing.
- Vaccination is recommended for travelers; pregnant women should avoid Cuba.
