CDC Travel Alert: Take antimalarials when traveling to the Dominican Republic
by Robert Herriman from Outbreak News Today on (#FMEH)
Following multiple reports of malaria among US travelers returning from the Dominican Republic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding travelers to most areas of the country to take malaria prevention measures. The Dominican Republic, including tourist areas like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata continues to have malaria transmission. Malaria transmission is not seen in Santiago ["]