A local news source in Nottinghamshire is reporting mumps outbreaks in the county’s two universities - the current count is 40 confirmed cases and 223 suspected infections. Both institutions are located in the city of Nottingham. Read more. In the US state of Pennsylvania, reports of mumps infections at Philadelphia’s Temple University climbed sharply in the past eight weeks with the current count now exceeding 100 cases.
Advice for travellers
These outbreaks of mumps highlight the importance of current immunisation against contagious childhood diseases, such as whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria, rubella and measles for travel to any destination – be it a developed or developing country. Read more about mumps.
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.