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CDC Issues Alerts for Chikungunya and Measles in Bolivia

2/18/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 2 alert on February 10, 2026, for chikungunya in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz and Cochabamba.
The illness causes fever and joint pain, with most people recovering within a week and some experiencing prolonged joint pain.
Bolivia also has a Level 1 alert for rising measles cases and urges travelers to be fully vaccinated.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 2 alert on February 10, 2026, for chikungunya in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz and Cochabamba.
The illness causes fever and joint pain, with most people recovering within a week and some experiencing prolonged joint pain.
Bolivia also has a Level 1 alert for rising measles cases and urges travelers to be fully vaccinated.