CDC recomienda NO viajar a ITALIA E IRÁN

Sala de redacción- Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades(CDC). Informo la elevación al código 3 el aviso de salud de viajes. Esto para los países de Italia e Irán. Lo que viene siendo una recomendación del CDC a no viajar a esos países.

Pero si debe ir a Italia o Irán:
• Discuta los viajes con anticipación con su proveedor de atención médica.
• Evitar el contacto con personas enfermas.
• No se toque la cara (especialmente los ojos, la nariz o la boca) con las manos sin lavar.
• Lávese las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos o use un desinfectante para manos que contenga al menos 60% de alcohol.

Si se siente enfermo cuando regrese, busque atención médica. Llame con anticipación antes de ir al consultorio de un médico o a la sala de emergencias. Cuéntales sobre tu viaje reciente y tus síntomas.

A continuación le presentamos los tres niveles de alertas para que sepa de qué el CDC habla:

Advertencia Nivel 3 (📕Rojo): evite todos los viajes no esenciales a este destino. El brote es de alto riesgo para los viajeros y no hay precauciones disponibles para proteger contra el mayor riesgo identificado.

Nivel de alerta 2 (📒amarillo): practique precauciones mejoradas para este destino. El Aviso de salud de viaje describe las precauciones adicionales agregadas o define una población en riesgo específica.

Observe el Nivel 1 (📗Verde): practique las precauciones habituales para este destino, tal como se describe en el Aviso de salud del viaje y / o en la página de destino. Esto incluye estar al día con todas las vacunas recomendadas y practicar la evitación adecuada de mosquitos.

A continuación lo país bajo las aletas del CDC: 

Department of State Safety and Security Alerts: Travel Advisories.

Warning Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel

• Updated  Coronavirus in South KoreaFebruary 28, 2020CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to South Korea.Read More >>
• Updated  Coronavirus in ItalyFebruary 28, 2020CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Italy.Read More >>
• Updated  Coronavirus in IranFebruary 28, 2020CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Iran.Read More >>
• Updated  Novel Coronavirus in ChinaFebruary 28, 2020CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the People’s Republic of China (this does not include Hong Kong, Macau, or the island of Taiwan).Read More >>
• Health Infrastructure Breakdown in VenezuelaJanuary 03, 2020CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Venezuela. The country is experiencing outbreaks of infectious diseases, and adequate health care is currently not available in most of the country.Read More >>

Alert Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

• Updated  Coronavirus in JapanFebruary 28, 2020Japan is experiencing sustained community transmission of respiratory illness (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus. The virus can spread from person to person. Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel.Read More >>
• Updated  Polio in AfricaFebruary 11, 2020There are polio outbreaks in several countries in Africa. CDC recommends that all travelers to these countries be vaccinated fully against polio.Read More >>
• Yellow Fever in NigeriaJanuary 03, 2020A large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria began in September 2017. The outbreak is now spread throughout the country. Travelers going to Nigeria should receive vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel and should take steps to prevent mosquito bites while there.Read More >>
• Polio in AsiaJanuary 03, 2020There are polio outbreaks in several countries in Asia. CDC recommends that all travelers to these countries be vaccinated fully against polio.Read More >>
• Rubella in JapanJanuary 03, 2020There is an outbreak of rubella in Japan. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel.Read More >>
• Ebola in Democratic Republic of the CongoJanuary 03, 2020There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) and Ituri provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Read More >>

Watch Level 1, Practice Usual Precautions

• Updated  Coronavirus in Hong KongFebruary 28, 2020The ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness has spread to Hong Kong.Read More >>
• Updated  Dengue in the AmericasFebruary 20, 2020Dengue is a risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to the Americas can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.Read More >>
• Meningococcal Disease in BeninJanuary 28, 2020There is an outbreak of meningococcal disease in northwest Benin.Read More >>
• Monkeypox in NigeriaJanuary 07, 2020There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria.Read More >>
• Chikungunya in EthiopiaJanuary 03, 2020There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Ethiopia. You can protect yourself against chikungunya disease by preventing mosquito bitesRead More >>
• XDR Typhoid Fever in PakistanJanuary 03, 2020There is an ongoing outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan. Extensively drug-resistant infections do not respond to most antibiotics.Read More >>
• Dengue in Africa and the Middle EastJanuary 03, 2020Dengue is a risk in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Africa and the Middle East can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.Read More >>
• Malaria in BurundiJanuary 03, 2020There is a malaria epidemic in Burundi, a country in central Africa. To prevent malaria infection, travelers should take prescription medicine and take steps to prevent mosquito bites.Read More >>
• Dengue in Asia and the Pacific IslandsJanuary 03, 2020Dengue is a risk in many parts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease. Travelers to Asia and the Pacific Islands can protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites.Read More >>
• Monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the CongoJanuary 03, 2020There is an ongoing outbreak of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Read More >>
• Global Measles Outbreak NoticeJanuary 03, 2020Measles is in many countries and outbreaks of the disease are occurring around the world. Before you travel internationally, regardless of where you are going, make sure you are protected fully against measles.Read More >>
• Lassa Fever in NigeriaJanuary 03, 2020Nigerian health officials have declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Travelers to Nigeria should avoid contact with rats.Read More >>