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What is chikungunya? CDC issues disease vaccine notice to older travelers


Published on 2025-05-12 17:46:36 - Newsweek
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  • The CDC began recommending Ixchiq last year for adults traveling to countries where chikungunya is common.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory for older travelers due to the risk of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, following the approval of the first chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023. The vaccine, recommended for adults aged 18 and older at increased risk of exposure, is particularly crucial for older adults and those with underlying medical conditions who face a higher risk of severe disease. Chikungunya, which causes symptoms like fever and severe joint pain, has seen increased activity in regions such as South America and the Caribbean, prompting the CDC to urge travelers to these areas to consider vaccination and take preventive measures against mosquito bites.

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