Experts: World Cup Travelers Could Face Health, Safety Issues

This month, fans from around the world will be heading to Brazil for football’s FIFA World Cup. But public health experts advise there could be more at risk than a disappointing result on the field. Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say travelers visiting Brazil may be exposed to a variety of health and safety risks. Dr. Joanna Gaines, in the CDC’s Geographic Medicine branch, says there always are risks to health and safety while traveling. But she cautions...

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