Flu season 2019
Great news from the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network! The influenza 2018/2019 vaccine has produced great results in preventing the flu (Influenza A, H1N1)pdm09 illness by 72% among all age groups and especially among young children. Better results than last year!
Reference: https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.4.1900055
According to local health authorities, more than 200 cases of typhoid have been reported in Harare since October 2011. Typhoid vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Zimbabwe. Extreme food and water precautions are recommended.
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to the unpredictable security situation, high levels of criminal activity and the threat of terrorist attacks. Civil unrest and demonstrations have occurred in many parts of Egypt since January 23, 2011, and some have turned violent. Although the security situation…
Widespread, violent demonstrations are occurring in Malawi, resulting in casualties. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Burkina Faso due to the unpredictable security situation. Civil unrest and demonstrations have been occurring in Burkina Faso since February 2011. Some demonstrations have led to violence, looting, and clashes between police and demonstrators. A 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is currently in…
Kenya: According to press sources, since March 2013, 10 suspected cases of Dengue Fever have been reported in Mombasa. Solomon Islands: Since January 2013, international health authorities have reported approximately 2,000 cases of dengue fever primarily from Honiara. Travellers should seek a consultation with a travel health provider 4-6 weeks before travel. As there is…
April 25, 2013 is this years World Malaria Day. Malaria is a concern in over 100 countries all over the world. Travellers are reminded to seek travel health advice prior to travel to risk area to learn about malaria prevention. Malaria is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. The bite allows tiny parasites to…