The first 2 locally confirmed and acquired cases have been reported according to Nicaragua’s Ministry of Health. To date there have been 26 imported cases reported.
Chikungunya fever is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions. Travellers should seek travel health advice 4-6 weeks prior to departure to learn more about chikungunya, dengue fever, malaria and other travel related risks.
There are currently 1,280 cases of Chikungunya occurring weekly in Ecuador. Cases of Chikungunya fever are primarily being reported in Esmeraldas, Manabí and Guaya provinces. Chikungunya is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Travellers returning with a fever from Ecuador should seek medical attention and inform their provider of their recent travel. For…
As of December 16, 2014 the Ministry of Health in Ecuador has now confirmed 3 locally acquired cases of chikungunya. The 3 cases of chikungunya fever have been confirmed from the Province of Manabí. Chikungunya fever is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The chikungunya mosquito, like Dengue, are daytime bitters. There is no vaccine…
Since late June 2015, there have been 14 confirmed cases of malaria in travelers returning from resorts in Punta Cana. What is Malaria? Malaria is a serious disease spread to humans from infected mosquitoes. Malaria often begins with fever and flu like symptoms. If left untreated serious forms of malaria can cause kidney failure, seizures…
It estimated that less than 2 out of 10 Americans aged 60 and older are getting vaccinated against shingles. Efforts for recommended innoculation are being increased in the US. Merck’s shingles vaccine Zostavax is recommended for all people aged 60 and older, and in 2011 was cleared for usage in all those 50 and older. Shingles becomes…
Nova Travel Medicine & Immunization Clinic offers the shingles (zostavax) vaccine. Help protect yourself and get vaccinated, contact us today to book your appointment! If you have had chickenpox you are at risk for shingles. As you get older your immune system weakens and increases your chance of developing shingles. Did you know? 1…
According to press sources, 2 cases of Lassa fever (in previously non-endemic River State) have been reported so far this year. Official confirmation and laboratory testing is pending. Travelers are advised to avoid contact with mice and rats (including their excreta) in rural areas.