According to press sources, 2 cases of Lassa fever (in previously non-endemic River State) have been reported so far this year. Official confirmation and laboratory testing is pending. Travelers are advised to avoid contact with mice and rats (including their excreta) in rural areas.
Travel Health Notice The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with the neighbouring country of Haiti. Haiti has been experiencing an outbreak of cholera. There are confirmed cases of cholera in Dominican Republic. In response, the government of Dominican Republic has a national plan aimed at preventing and controlling cholera outbreak in the country. This…
This year in June and July, FIFA World Cup Soccer will be hosted in 12 cities in Brazil. If you are planning to attend you will to ensure a safe and healthy trip. Expect large crows which increases risk of accidental injury as well as colds, flu and gastrointestinal problems. Measles are spread easily…
Heavy rain has caused flooding on Viti Levu, including Nadi. Travelers should expect disruption of transportation, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local media.
I want a last-minute vacation. Do I really need vaccinations? Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe Globe and Mail Update Published Monday, Feb. 06, 2012 6:00PM EST The question I can’t take it anymore: I want a beach vacation – and I want to leave this week, on a last-minute sale to escape the cold. What vaccinations really…
ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonotic illness globally. It has been classified by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as emerging or re-emerging. Leptospirosis is most frequently recognized in the developing world. It was removed from the U.S. list of nationally reportable infectious diseases in 1995,…
The Public Health Agency of Canada advises travellers going to warm winter destinations to practise safe food and water precautions and good hand hygiene while travelling abroad. In the last month, there have been a number of reports of travellers returning to Canada from warm winter destinations complaining of symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea….