According to the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) the number of measles cases in Western Visayas has reached alarming levels with 170 cases and 3 suspected deaths. Many parents are refusing to vaccinate their children following the problems encountered with the dengue vaccine. Parents have concluded that the issues will be the same with well-tested vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. Read more
Advice for travellers
Measles occurs in developing and developed countries and unvaccinated travellers are at particular risk, both in transit and during their stay. While generally benign, infection can result in severe illness or death. Travelvax Australia recommends travellers check their immunisation status for measles and other childhood diseases such as diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis) and mumps at least 6 weeks before departure. Read more about measles.
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.