Dengue Fever: Dominican Republic

Bynova May 10, 2013August 20, 2025

Since January 2013, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health has reported 3800 cases of Dengue Fever. The most affected areas of the Dominican are Santo Domingo and Santiago provinces and Distrito Nacional. Travellers are advised to practice insect precautions. There is no vaccine to protect against Dengue Fever; however travel clinics provide you with information on ways to protect yourself while travelling. For consultation please call the office at 250-370-2366

Dengue Fever: Jamaica
Bynova November 6, 2012August 20, 2025

According to the Jamaican Ministry of Health there has been a significant increase in dengue fever throughout the country. So far this year, there have been over 2000 cases reported. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions. Please see our page on Protection Against Insect Bites

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Germany: U.K. Consular Bulletin
Bynova August 9, 2011August 20, 2025

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.

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Japanese Encephalitis
Bynova July 16, 2018August 20, 2025

Here’s a great video on Japanese_Encephalitis. For those traveling to Asia, check with your local travel clinic to learn more about travel safety.

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Shingles Vaccine
Bynova September 19, 2013August 20, 2025

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…

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Brazil – Travel Health Alert
Bynova February 28, 2011August 20, 2025

According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, a significant increase over the average incidence of dengue fever cases has been reported so far this year in the states of Parana (9,562 cases), Amazonas (10,387 cases), Rio de Janeiro (3,582 cases), and Rio Grande do Norte (1,270 cases). Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.

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Cambodia: Chikungunya
Bynova April 10, 2012August 20, 2025

According to international health authorities, approximately 70 cases of chikungunya have been reported in the southern district of Kong Pisei (Kampong Spoe Province) so far this year. These are the first reported chikungunya cases in Cambodia since the 1960s. Chikungunya is an arboviral infection, transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers are advised to practice daytime and nighttime…

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