CDC Warns Of Yellow Fever Outbreak In Brazil

Health officials are urging travelers to get vaccinated for yellow fever before going to Brazil.  The U.S. Embassy and the CDC issued a health alert Wednesday, saying there's been a recent outbreak of the deadly virus in southeastern Brazil.  The CDC alert says anyone 9 months or older who travels to the region should be vaccinated against yellow fever.  The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and the vaccine provides up to 99% lifetime immunity.  

Health officials say 53 people have died of yellow fever in Brazil since July.  Over half of those deaths were reported in the past few weeks.

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