The Florida Department of Health has reported 8 confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue fever since August 2013. The cases of been reported in Martin, St.Lucie, and Miami-Dade counties.
There are sporadic cases reported in central and southern Florida each year.
Dengue Fever is not a vaccine preventable illness, travelers should be aware to use daytime insect precautions and seek travel health advise prior to travel for further information.
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…
According to the BC Center For Disease Control, influenza activity in BC began to spike as we entered the holiday period during the final weeks of 2012 (weeks 51-52: December 16 to 29, 2012). Across the province, the proportion of medical visits with an influenza diagnosis increased to above the 75th percentile compared to the…
Heavy rains are causing severe flooding along the Mekong Delta. Travelers should expect transportation disruption, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
According to South Australia’s Department of Health, approximately 350 combined cases of Ross River fever and Barmah Forest fever, a significant increase over average incidence, have been reported across South Australia since January 2011, primarily in peri-urban areas of Adelaide, Murray Bridge, Barmera, Loxton, and Waikerie. After an acute febrile illness joint pain may persist…
According to Singapore’s Ministry of Heath, the average incidence of dengue fever cases over the year have increased. There have been more than 1900 cases of dengue reported in Singapore so far this year. Travellers are advised to practise daytime insect precautions. For further information please see our page on Dengue Fever
According to Australia’s Northern Territory Department of Health, a record 54 cases of melioidosis have been reported in the northern part of the Northern Territory since October 2011. Melioidosis is caused by the soil-dwelling bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. B. pseudomallei enter the body via breaks in the skin or via inhalation of dust or droplets. Travelers…