Tropical Storm Aere passed over the northeastern Philippines on May 8, 2011. Flash floods and landslides are possible. Transportation and basic services have been disrupted. Travelers should avoid affected areas and monitor the situation through local media.
According to Paraguay’s Ministry of Health, more than 2,000 suspected cases of dengue fever, a significant increase over the average incidence, have been reported primarily from the departments of Central and Alto Parana, and the city of Asuncion so far this year. Travelers are advised to practice daytime insect precautions.
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,…
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…
From July to November 2011, widespread flooding (including flash flooding) and landslides occurred in the central, northeast and northern regions of Thailand. Some southern regions have been experiencing flooding since November 2011. More than 690 deaths have been attributed to the flooding, many of which were caused by drowning or electrocution. Flood waters continue to…
Effective October 1, 2011, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers 1 year of age and above if traveling from or transiting through a country with risk of YFV transmission regardless of the amount of time spent at the airport. This requirement also applies to the following countries with low potential for…
January 21, 2015 California health officials have linked 42 cases of measles in the state to an outbreak that began at Disneyland. 59 cases have been diagnoses in California and another 8 related cases have been reported in Utah, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Mexico. The majority of those infected were not vaccinated. Among those with…