Health authorities have warned that malaria continues to pose a risk in Zona Norte and there has been further spread from the three earlier reported localities to Santa Cecilia and San Francisco. While just across the border in Nicaragua, an incremental rise in malaria cases was reported in the first week of February. Read more
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.