The uptick in vector-borne infections following the arrival of the SW monsoon has started, with reports of increasing cases of dengue fever in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Telangana). Doctors in Mumbai are also seeing more children presenting with chickenpox, flu-like illnesses and hand, foot and mouth disease after the recent start of the school term. Read more
Advice for travellers
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Mainly passed from person to person by coughing or sneezing, it causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. While the illness is generally mild in children, it can be more severe in young babies, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Read more about chickenpox.
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.