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.
Travelers Diarrhea or TD remains the most common health problem of travelers going to many of the tropical and semi tropical regions of the world. One in five travelers will develop TD within the first 2 weeks of travel. At least 80% of TD cases are bacterial. Antimotility and antimicrobial drugs are the main therapeutic…
According to the United Nations, Cameroon has reported more than 20 suspected human cases of yellow fever in Nord Region since November 2011. Shoreland continues to recommend vaccination for all travelers over age 9 months.
Due to heavy rain there has been flooding in Athens, resulting in casualties. Travellers are advised to avoid affected areas, expect disruption in service of transportation and to monitor the situation through local media.
FDA has approved a broadened age range for herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax; Merck) to include all persons aged 50 years and older (previously 60 years and older).
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.
Politically motivated violence has been occurring in Papua Province since July 2011, including in Jayapura, Abepura, Wamena, and Sentani. Casualties have been reported. Travelers should avoid large crowds and demonstrations and monitor the situation through local media.