LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup

‘Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases,’ officials say.
LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday issued a health advisory ahead of the World Cup next month, saying that a large influx of international travelers may bring in infectious diseases.

“Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases, including, but not limited to, measles, influenza, mpox, hepatitis A, dengue, chikungunya, and malaria,” the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said in the alert.

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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