KMBC: Health Experts Discuss World Cup Health Risks in Kansas City

As Kansas City prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the World Cup, local health experts say residents shouldn't be overly concerned about rare diseases making their way into the metro.

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This summer, the world's largest soccer event will make its way to Kansas City—and with it, thousands of visitors to the metro area.

As the city makes its preparations, health experts are assuring the public that the biggest health risks remain the same illnesses people encounter every day.

KMBC talked with Ginny Boos, director of infection prevention at Saint Luke's, about how colds, coughs and gastrointestinal issues could impact the city with the expected influx in visitors.

Get more information about your care at Saint Luke’s during KC soccer events.