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You have fever, diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, urinary problems, rash, or a skin or
genital infection. You should have flu-like symptoms assessed right away.
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After visiting a malaria-risk area, you develop a fever, flu-like symptoms, or become
ill while traveling or within a year after returning home. See a healthcare provider
right away for medical care.
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You return from an area with outbreaks of contagious infections, such as COVID-19
or measles.
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You have been exposed to certain high-risk germs, even if you have no symptoms.
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You have engaged in casual unprotected sex or get an injection, tattoo, or body piercing.
You may need to be screened for certain diseases.
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You have a chronic disease such as HIV or AIDS, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune
disease, or liver disease. Talk with your healthcare provider to see what they advise
about medical care after returning home.
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You have lived abroad for many months or longer. In this case, you should get a medical
exam when you return. Certain diseases don't develop right away after travel, but
some may appear within a few weeks. See your provider right away if you become ill
after returning from extended travel abroad.
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See more after-travel information from the CDC
There is always the possibility that you may contract an unusual disease. It could
be one with symptoms that don't appear until many months after exposure (for example,
malaria). Talk with your healthcare provider for more information.