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Protect Yourself From Contagious Viruses (and We Don’t Mean Ebola), with These Expert Tips

Experts say respiratory, intestinal and childhood viruses pose the biggest risk as millions of fans gather, while pediatric flu vaccination rates have fallen about 10%.

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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Another alarming episode of Ebola. A rare, contagious hantavirus. Glaring headlines about deadly viruses in far-flung places may be needlessly frightening you. “The headlines are scary, but honestly, the risk to the average traveler from these viruses is essentially nonexistent,” said Dr. Thomas Moore, clinical professor of medicine at

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Protect yourself from contagious viruses with these expert tips

Experts say Ebola and hantavirus pose little risk to travelers while measles, the flu and COVID-19 remain bigger concerns at crowded events.

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Stop fretting over Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter

If you’re anxious about catching rare viral diseases like Ebola and hantavirus, experts say you should focus on preventing infection from more common viruses instead.

·Atlanta, United States
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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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