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CDC Issues Travel Warning for Seychelles Amid Chikungunya Outbreak

2/10/2026

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Level 2 travel health notice for Seychelles travelers amid chikungunya.
Travelers should use insect repellent and wear long-sleeved clothing.
Symptoms appear three to seven days after infection, with fever and joint pain.
The notice cites outbreaks in Cuba, Sri Lanka, and Suriname and advises vaccination and pregnancy precautions.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Level 2 travel health notice for Seychelles travelers amid chikungunya.
Travelers should use insect repellent and wear long-sleeved clothing.
Symptoms appear three to seven days after infection, with fever and joint pain.
The notice cites outbreaks in Cuba, Sri Lanka, and Suriname and advises vaccination and pregnancy precautions.