A teenage girl from Central Taiwan who was diagnosed with typhoid fever after falling in in early February is still receiving treatment in hospital. Hers is the first typhoid case in 2021 deemed to be locally-acquired as she had no history of travel; investigations are continuing into the source of the infection. Taiwan’s CDC has registered a total of 19 locally-acquired typhoid fever cases since 2017. Read more
Advice for travellers
Typhoid fever generally presents a low risk for short-stay travellers staying in western-style accommodation. Vaccination is itinerary specific, but is usually recommended for those staying or travelling extensively in rural areas of endemic regions, as well as for adventurous eaters and for travel to areas reporting drug-resistant typhoid. All travellers visiting endemic areas should follow safe food and water guidelines, and adopt strict personal hygiene practices. Read more about typhoid fever.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.