If you are attending the Olympics and/or the Paralympics this year, here are some simple health tips you can follow to protect yourself and your family against infectious diseases.
Vaccines
- Check the vaccination status for yourself and your children and consult your doctor on whether you or your family are due for any vaccinations as per your country’s national immunisation schedule.
- Measles transmission and outbreaks have been reported globally. Measles is also circulating in Europe, including in Italy. Make sure you and your family have received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to ensure you are protected. If unprotected, consult with your healthcare provider. You should plan to be fully vaccinated against measles…