According to Australia’s Northern Territory Department of Health, a record 54 cases of melioidosis have been reported in the northern part of the Northern Territory since October 2011. Melioidosis is caused by the soil-dwelling bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. B. pseudomallei enter the body via breaks in the skin or via inhalation of dust or droplets. Travelers should avoid direct contact with soil in wet or muddy areas. Infection in travelers is rare.
On November 7, 2014. The Pan American Health Organization has reported the first confirmed locally acquired cases of Chikungunya. Chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. This mosquito is a daytime bitter. Travellers advised to practice daytime insect precautions while travelling. Seek Medical advice if any traveler is returning within 12 days…
According to WHO, Chad’s Ministry of Health has reported more than 900 suspected cases of meningococcal meningitis (serogroup A) in the southern regions of Logone Occidental, Tandjile, and Guera so far this year. The epidemic threshold has been surpassed in 5 districts (Benoy, Kelo, Laokassi, Melfi, and Moundou). Vaccinations are recommended for travelers during the dry season…
This year’s flu season has started early, the present strains circulating are consisting of a mutation strain of A(H3N2). Canada, Europe and the US have reported almost exclusively the circulation of influenza A(H3N2), flu seasons dominated by this strain tend to be severe. The current vaccine strain in this year’s flu vaccine (A/Texas H3N2) will not protect against this mutated strain….
On August 26, 2011, South Africa published online a revision to its YF entry requirement (the revised webpages are listed below). In Travax, the South Africa profile and the Report Builder YF requirement results have been amended accordingly. The essence of the revision is that effective October 1, 2011, South Africa will require a YF…
The Hajj or Umrah this year, 2018, will be on August 19 – August 24. For those planning a trip to Saudi Arabia here are a few helpful informative travel links to keep you safe and healthy. Visit your local travel clinic for more information! Click on the links below: Prepare for a healthy Hajj…
German air traffic controllers are planning a six-hour strike on August 9, 2011, from 6 a.m. to noon local time. Flights over, arriving in, departing from, and transiting through Germany may be disrupted. Travelers should contact their airlines.