A day after a regional news source reported up to four cholera cases undergoing treatment in the NW port city of Oran, passengers from a flight that left the city bound for Perpignan in southern France were given health checks on arrival after a child on board suffered gastrointestinal symptoms. The child and several other passengers seated nearby have been admitted to hospital, results of tests are pending. Read more
Advice for travellers
Cholera is usually spread in contaminated water. For most short-stay travellers, the risk of infection is low. Australians travelling to regions where a cholera outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene guidelines and choose food and beverages with care. Read more about cholera.
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.