At least a dozen students at schools in the central-north region of Oshana have been infected with mumps. The heath directorate is supervising response measures. This outbreak comes only a few months after suspected mumps infections struck schools in the coastal district of Swakopmund (Erongo region). Read more
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.