The upcoming legislative elections on May 12, 2013 in Guinea are resulting in violent demonstrations; casualities have been reported. There is the possibility of further demonstrations.
Travellers are advised to monitor the situation through local media and avoid large crowds and demonstrations.
Since January 2013, the World Health Organization has confirmed 4 deaths out of 5 cases due to the H5N1 influenza virus (avian influenza) in the provinces of Kampong Spoe, Kampot, Phnum Penh, and Takev. Each cases was reported to have had contact with poultry. Over the past 8 years there have been 26 confirmed cases in…
ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonotic illness globally. It has been classified by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as emerging or re-emerging. Leptospirosis is most frequently recognized in the developing world. It was removed from the U.S. list of nationally reportable infectious diseases in 1995,…
According to Mexico’s Ministry of Health, more than 2,400 confirmed cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily in Merida, Yucatan, the majority since September 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Health, 132 confirmed cases of methanol poisoning (33 deaths) from bootleg alcohol, including wine, have been reported from Los Rios and Tungurahua provinces and the city of Quito since mid-July 2011. Travelers should only consume alcohol assuredly from labeled and branded containers.
School programs and new employment opportunities are around the corner. At the Nova Travel Clinic, not only do we provide travel-related services, but we also provide pre-admission and pre-employment assessments which are required by certain college/university programs and employers. Some of the services include a TB skin test, updating your tetanus shot, and boosting your…
Effective October 1, 2011, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers 1 year of age and above if traveling from or transiting through a country with risk of YFV transmission regardless of the amount of time spent at the airport. This requirement also applies to the following countries with low potential for…