Renewed clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops have been reported in February 2011 near the Preah Vihear temple, a disputed border area. Casualties have been reported. Violent clashes could occur at any time. Travelers should avoid this area.
Travelers Diarrhea or TD remains the most common health problem of travelers going to many of the tropical and semi tropical regions of the world. One in five travelers will develop TD within the first 2 weeks of travel. At least 80% of TD cases are bacterial. Antimotility and antimicrobial drugs are the main therapeutic…
As of April 14, 2013 a total of 60 cases, including 13 deaths, of influenza A (H7N9) have been laboratory confirmed in mainland China. The cases are spread over 6 provinces: Beijing (1 case, 0 deaths), Shanghai (24 cases, 9 deaths), Jiangsu (16 cases, 1 death), Zheijiang (15 cases, 2 deaths), Anhui ( 2 cases, 1 death)…
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travellers going to warm winter destinations to practise safe food and water precautions and good hand hygiene while travelling abroad. In the last month, there have been a number of reports of travellers returning to Canada from warm winter destinations complaining of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….
Travel Health Notice The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reminds travellers that yellow fever transmission occurs in tropical countries in South America and sub-Saharan Africa. All travellers are at risk if going to a destination where yellow fever occurs. Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination to enter. Yellow fever is a serious…
As of January 2016 over 520 cases of pertussis, primarily in infants, have been reported in Portugal. This is a significant increase over the average incidence rate. What is pertussis? Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease. Symptoms usually develop in 5-10 days and are similar to a cold with runny nose, mild cough and/or fever. Pertussis is…
Violent demonstrations by civilians and military forces are occurring throughout Burkina Faso. Curfews may be imposed on short notice. The situation is unpredictable and may change quickly. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.