A possible case of human infection with swine influenza A(H1N1) variant has been reported in Spain. Spanish authorities stated the case is an adult male employed on a pig farm in the Catalonia region. No evidence of human-to-human transmission is suspected at this point. Read more
Advice for travellers
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but rare human infections have occurred. (For more information about swine influenza infections in humans, see Variant Influenza Viruses in Humans).
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.