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Cholera
is caused by infection with a bacteria,
Vibrio cholerae, that produces a
toxin. The cholera bacterium is usually
found in water or food sources that have
been contaminated by feces (poop) from a
person infected with cholera. Cholera is
most likely to be found and spread in
places with inadequate water treatment,
poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene. |
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The most
common symptom of cholera is a large
amount of watery diarrhea, often
described as "rice-water stool" because
it can have a pale, milky appearance. It
can also be accompanied by nausea and
vomiting. Cholera can be severe and
rapidly fatal without treatment
(replacement of water lost by diarrhea). |
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Cholera
occurs in approximately 50 countries,
primarily in Africa and South and
Southeast Asia. Globally, cholera
results in an estimated 2.9 million
cases of disease
and 95,000 deaths each year. |
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Cholera
is rare in the United States. Most U.S.
cases occur among travelers to countries
where cholera is present. |
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An oral
cholera vaccine (Vaxchora) is available
in the United States and is licensed for
use in persons 2 through 64 years of age
traveling to cholera-affected areas. The
vaccine is recommended by CDC for adults
18 years through 64 years of age
traveling to areas with active cholera
transmission (most people do not travel
to areas of active cholera
transmission). The vaccine prevents
severe diarrhea caused by the most
common type of cholera bacteria. |
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Avoiding
unsafe food and water can also prevent
many cholera infections. Travelers who
consistently observe safe food, water,
sanitation, and handwashing
recommendations while in countries
affected by cholera have almost no risk
of acquiring cholera. See the
CDC
website for information about food and water
precautions. |
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No
country or territory currently requires
vaccination against cholera as a
condition for entry. |
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Cholera Vaccine Schedule |
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single dose of oral cholera
vaccine is recommended for adult
travelers (18 through 64 years
of age) from the United States
to an area of active cholera
transmission. The vaccine
reduces the chance of severe
diarrhea in people by 90% at 10
days after vaccination and by
80% at 3 months after
vaccination. The safety and
effectiveness of oral cholera
vaccine in pregnant or
breastfeeding women is not yet
known, and it is also not known
how long protection lasts beyond
3 to 6 months after getting the
vaccine. There is no
recommendation for a booster
dose at this time. Side effects
from the vaccine are uncommon
and may include tiredness,
headache, abdominal pain, nausea
and vomiting, lack of appetite,
and diarrhea. |
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more information visit Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention,
Clinical Update Cholera Vaccine
for Travelers. |
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| Introduction, fact sheet, Q&As, and vaccination information from CDC |
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Video Library |
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| Way to Go - Passport to Health: Health experts suggest that you take several key steps to be protected against injury or illness when travelling to developing nations. This includes packing a health kit, bringing medications, and getting immunizations for safe and healthy travel. |
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| Download certificate for free from the WHO website |
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| This page was updated
on July 1, 2021. |
| This page was reviewed
on July 1, 2021. |
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