According to press reports, 9 suspected human cases of yellow fever have been reported in the established yellow fever zone of Baringo District, Rift Valley, since April 2011. Reported cases have been restricted to this area, and initial laboratory testing has been negative; further confirmatory testing is pending. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for all travelers over age 9 months to the provinces of Rift Valley.
According to Colombia’s Ministry of Health, more than 5,000 cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported since January 2012, primarily from Caqueta, Huila, Meta, Norte de Santender, Santender, Tolima, and Valle del Cauca departments. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
The first human cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) have been reported in China. According to the Center for Disease Control in China there have now been 16 confirmed cases of the infection including 6 deaths. The infection has been reported from the provinces of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Zhejiang. These cases were likely caused…
In 2009, an estimated 6.4 million US residents traveled overseas for business. With the increasingly global economy, this number is expected to increase. Because of the nature of the trip, business travelers may face different health risks than do leisure travelers. Find out about some of the risks of business travel and what you can…
Outbreaks caused by four types of the dengue fever virus have increased in the past 25 years. About 40% of the world’s population lives in areas where there is a risk of dengue fever. Dengue fever is the most common viral disease spread to humans by mosquitoes. It can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some…
World Youth Day will take place August 16-21, 2011, in Madrid. Travelers should expect additional security measures and travel disruptions.
Hundreds of typhoid fever cases have been reported in both government and private hospitals in India. After continuous rain fall, increased cases of typhoid fever are being reported due to contaminated food and water. If you are travelling to a country where typhoid is a risk , it is important to visit a travel clinic…