Dengue fever surges

24 April 2024

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dengue cases are surging in the Americas, with cases reported topping 5.2 million as of this week, surpassing a yearly record set in 2023.

Rise of vaccine preventable diseases

24 April 2024

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has issued warnings about an alarming rise in measles cases across Europe.

Hepatitis A alert for Medellín

24 April 2024

The Medellín Health Secretariat issued an epidemiological alert on April 17 due to the unusual increase in hepatitis A cases this year.

4th country to report Oropouche virus

24 April 2024

Oropouche fever is a disease transmitted by _Culicoides paraensis_known as maruim or mosquito-pólvora, has been reported in Colombia, the fourth country in the Americas to report cases of the disease this year, the Pan American Health Organization

Chikungunya resurgence

24 April 2024

Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a re-emerging endemic arbovirus, a viral disease transmitted by the _Aedes aegypti_mosquito.

Flu and whooping cough cases surge

24 April 2024

Australians are being urged to get their annual jab, as flu rates surge nationally. NSW Health is urging residents to get vaccinated with influenza rates predicted to be just as severe as or worse than in 2023.

Vaccination for Cholera Disease

22 April 2024

As you embark on your exciting journey to explore new destinations, it's essential to prioritise your health and well-being, especially by protecting yourself against preventable diseases like cholera.

Cholera Vaccine Travel

22 April 2024

At Travelvax, we understand the significant role that vaccinations play in ensuring safe and healthy travel experiences and the cholera vaccination is no different.

Lassa fever case fatality rate rises

18 April 2024

The Federal Republic of Nigeria continues to tackle an ongoing Lassa fever outbreak reporting new cases and deaths. Almost 700 cases have been reported for 2024 with approx. 130 deaths – a case fatality rate of over 18%.

India cities listed for worst air pollution

18 April 2024

The extent of air pollution across Asia has been laid out in a new report, with 99 of the 100 cities with the world’s worst air