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Travel health alerts and advice
Authoritative health alerts and practical preparation for international travel.
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Check destination-specific health advice
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Understand infection, food, and testing precautions
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U.S. Embassy Issues Cuba Diarrheal-Illness Travel Alert
A U.S. Embassy travel-health alert reported increased diarrheal illness across Cuba and advised food- and water-safety precautions without providing case counts.