AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport Safety & Health Info: San José (SJO) airport is adding QR codes for U.S. travelers, directing them to the free STEP program for safety, health, weather, emergency alerts, and consular contact. Vaccine Update (HPV): New reporting says the American Academy of Pediatrics is considering whether adolescents may need just one HPV vaccine dose, with strong support cited from a large Costa Rica trial showing one dose works nearly as well as two over five years. Drug Safety & Monitoring: Costa Rica hosted global pharmacovigilance experts focused on improving medicines and vaccines safety monitoring. Dengue Watch: Costa Rica’s dengue incidence is reported at 84.85 cases per 100,000, with community action urged to remove standing water for Aedes aegypti. Workplace Wellness (Nicoya): A workplace wellness piece highlights Nicoya Blue Zone lessons: build movement into daily culture, make healthier choices easier, and strengthen human connection. Tourism & Wellness Demand: Canadian travel trends point to Liberia, Costa Rica (Guanacaste) as a fast-rising fall getaway tied to nature and wellness. Global Health Equity Risk: UNICEF warns 25.8 million children across Latin America and the Caribbean face high El Niño-related climate risks that can disrupt safe water, health care, and child protection.
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