Brazil has reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) a confirmed human case of infection with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) from an unknown source. The case was in Toledo, with the patient having no history of exposure to pigs and no close contacts with the disease identified. 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.