At least 14 Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) infections have been reported in and around the city of Stavropol in the country’s SW. As the region in a known endemic zone for CCHF, residents have been advised to use insect repellent before venturing outdoors and regularly check themselves for ticks. Read more
Advice for travellers
CCHF virus is transmitted to people either directly by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter. The majority of cases have occurred in people involved in the livestock industry, so infection is a low risk to travellers. Read more about the virus.
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.