Mass Gathering–Associated Health Concerns CDC Yellow Book 2024
Travel for Work & Other Reasons
Author(s): Joanna Gaines, Kristina Angelo
SUMMARY:
Mass gatherings are typically defined as large numbers of people (>1,000) at a specific location, for a specific purpose. Practically speaking, a mass gathering can be any assembly of people large enough to strain local resources. Travelers to mass gatherings face unique risks because these events are associated with environmental hazards, challenging security situations, and increased opportunity for infectious disease transmission due to the influx of attendees, crowding, and poor hygiene from temporary food and sanitation facilities.
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CDC Yellow Book is a resource for healthcare professionals giving care to international travelers.
