Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has proved fatal for five of the 38 infections reported since late March. Each year since CCHF was first detected in Iran in 1999, between 100 and 150 people are diagnosed with the infection and now most provinces report cases. 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.