There is an extensively drug-resistant strain of Typhoid fever in Pakistan. Currently, the Pakistan federal government is trying to battle the outbreak. Typhoid fever is caused by a bacteria that is most commonly acquired through eating contaminated food and or water. Typhoid vaccine can be used as a preventative. At the Nova Travel Health Clinic, we highly advise that you consult with your local travel health clinic prior to your trip.
According to the Punjab Province Secretary of Health, approximately 5,000 suspected cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily in Lahore, Punjab Province, since August 2011. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
According to WHO, 65 confirmed cases of wild poliovirus have been reported in Chad since January 2011. Cases have been reported in N’Djamena, southern areas bordering Central African Republic and Cameroon, and eastern regions including areas bordering Sudan. One clinical case often represents hundreds of asymptomatic infections in the population. One adult booster of polio…
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.
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.
An outbreak of rabies in dogs has been ongoing in Bali, Indonesia, since November 2008. As of November 1, 2011, more than 100 people have died from rabies in Bali since the outbreak began. Human and animal rabies cases have been confirmed near popular tourist destinations throughout the island. Efforts, including vaccinating dogs for rabies,…
According to European health authorities, 204 cases of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), an increase over the average incidence, have been reported in the southern counties since January 2011. Counties reporting the highest incidence are Sodermanland, Stockholm, and Uppsala. TBE vaccine, available in Europe and Canada, is recommended for travelers involved in extensive outdoor activities in rural,…