On September 20, 2011, an explosion occurred in central Ankara. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should avoid the affected area and monitor the situation through local media.
Gibney KB, Fischer M, Prince HE, et al. Chikungunya Fever in the United States: A Fifteen Year Review of Cases. Clin Infect Dis. March 1, 2011. Vol 52 (5): e121-e136. doi:10.1093/cid/ciq214. CONCLUSIONS: Chikungunya fever has become an important viral infection of travelers since the explosive epidemic in South Asia and the islands of the Indian…
Demonstrations have been occurring in Bahrain throughout January 2012, with some resulting in violence. Additional demonstrations are possible. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends vaccination against meningococcal disease (commonly called meningitis) when travelling to areas experiencing outbreaks and for high risk travellers. Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. This bacterium can causeserious and sometimes fatal diseases including meningitis (infection of the brain lining) and meningococcal septicemia…
According to Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, 22 confirmed (plus 29 suspected) cases of chikungunya have been reported in travelers to Pangkor Island near Perak State since January 2012. Chikungunya is an arboviral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers are advised to practice daytime and nighttime insect precautions.
World Youth Day 2013 will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 23-28,2013. Millions of people from around the world are expected to arrive in Brazil for this event. Due to the large crowds there is an increased risk of injury as well as gastrointestinal illness (Travellers Diarrhea) and risk of catching a cold….