Going to the Olympic Games in Brazil?
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      Zika virus is spreading in Brazil. Because Zika infection during pregnancy causes serious birth defects, pregnant women should not go to Brazil. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/zika.

      REMEMBER THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF TRAVEL HEALTH

      Personal Safety

      • Try not to travel at night, and travel with a companion.

      • Don’t wear expensive clothes or jewelry.

      • Don’t drink too much alcohol, and don’t use drugs.

      Prevent Mosquito and Other Bug Bites

      • Use insect repellent on exposed skin.

      • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.

      • Stay in air conditioned or screened-in rooms.

      • Use bed nets while sleeping if your room doesn’t have screens or air conditioning.

      Get Recommended Vaccines

      • All routine vaccines (including a flu shot)

      • Hepatitis A

      • Hepatitis B (for high-risk travelers)

      • Typhoid

      Food Safety

      • Eat food that is cooked and served hot.

      • Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if they can be peeled or washed in clean water.

      • Don’t drink tap water, drinks with ice, or drinks diluted with tap water.

      • Download our app “Can I Eat This?”

      Road Safety

      • Avoid overcrowded, overweight, or topheavy buses or vans.

      • Ride only in marked taxis that have seatbelts.

      • Know local traffic laws before you get behind the wheel.

      For more information visit www.cdc.gov/travel or call 800-CDC-INFO

      CS265088-C

      http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/files/rio-olympics-infographic.pdf

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