For the first time in 50 years a suspected case of cholera was reported in Sardinia. An elderly man from the southern community of Arbus was recovering in hospital after being diagnosed with the infection last week, subsequently confirmed to be Vibrio cholerae non-O1 and non-O139 i.e., not a cholera case. His relatives have been tested and cleared. Cholera outbreak reports over the week related to outbreaks in Malawi, Cameroon, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Haiti and Pakistan (Karachi). 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.