The more than 5,000 malaria infections reported in Mumbai this year are the highest for three years and have been attributed by at least one city official to work on the underground rail network. Dengue fever cases have also risen above the 2020 figures and are closer to those recorded prior to the pandemic. Read more. In Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, dengue fever cases have hit a 4-year peak as a longer monsoon season and public health priorities directed to the pandemic response saw mosquito populations surge.
Advice for travellers
Travelvax recommends that travellers planning a visit to malarious regions discuss their itinerary and preventative measures, including medication, during a pre-travel medical consultation. More on malaria.
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.