New information has overturned the diagnosis of Zika virus disease in a resident of Samoa with no history of travel (published in a ReliefWeb post on Jan 22) as a probable false positive result: ‘The Ministry of Health would like now to officially correct the previous information, and confirm that this was NOT a case of Zika’. Read more
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.