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CDC Issues Travel Warnings Amid Chikungunya Outbreaks

12/9/2025

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U.S. health officials issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province in China due to chikungunya outbreaks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for travelers to these areas, as symptoms include fever and joint pain.
From January to September 2025, there were 445,000 suspected cases and 155 deaths globally.
The CDC also warned travelers about chikungunya risks in Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
No locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported in the U.S. since 2019.

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U.S. health officials issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province in China due to chikungunya outbreaks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for travelers to these areas, as symptoms include fever and joint pain.
From January to September 2025, there were 445,000 suspected cases and 155 deaths globally.
The CDC also warned travelers about chikungunya risks in Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
No locally acquired chikungunya cases have been reported in the U.S. since 2019.