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Cholera (cont.)

What is cholera?
What are cholera symptoms?
How does a person get cholera?
What is the risk for cholera in the United States?
What should travelers do to avoid getting cholera?
Is a vaccine available to prevent cholera?
Can cholera be treated?
Where can a traveler get information about cholera?
Cholera Glossary
Cholera Index

Where can a traveler get information about cholera?

The global picture of cholera changes periodically, so travelers should seek updated information on countries of interest. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains a travelers' information telephone line on which callers can receive recent information on cholera and other diseases of concern to travelers. Data for this service are obtained from the World Health Organization. The number is 877-FYI-TRIP (394-8747).

Source: Centers for Disease Control

Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2005

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