Is it safe to travel with Ebola being a concern right now?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

The risk of catching Ebola on an airplane is extremely low, says infectious disease expert Alexander van Tulleken, MD. Watch as Dr. Oz discusses concerns about traveling during an Ebola outbreak.

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What you need to know now about the Ebola virus.

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Ebola

Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. It is caused by a family of viruses that originate in central and west Africa. The disease is rare and occurs in sporadic outbreaks. Ebola is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or objects, such as needles or bedsheets, that have been contaminated with the virus. Your risk of contracting Ebola is very low unless you visit an area where it is widespread. There are no approved treatments for the disease, but some experimental treatments have shown promise. Vaccines are currently under development.

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