Yellow fever cases in Blumenau, Vale do Itajaí, climbed by two over the past fortnight, taking Santa Catarina’s total to 15, six of those in Blumenau. Elsewhere in the state, the towns of Pomerode and Indaial both recorded three infections and one case each in Camboriu, Jaragua do Sul and Sao Bento Sul. Also a dengue round-up from across the Americas with Brazil’s tally of suspected dengue cases nearing 800,000 for the year. Read more
Advice for travellers
Yellow fever virus is a mosquito-borne disease found in tropical and subtropical areas in Central/South America and Africa. While it can be severe, yellow fever infection is a very rare in Australian travellers. However, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), proof of vaccination may be required of any traveller entering or leaving an area at risk of yellow fever transmission. Read more about yellow fever.
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.