YF confirmed in southern region

Local health agencies are working with the WHO to investigate a yellow fever (YF) infection in an elderly man from the southern city of Tchibanga (Nyanga province). Onset of symptoms occurred in January and over the next three months the man visited several medical facilities where he received treatment for malaria. Yellow fever infection was confirmed post-mortem. The last YF cases in Gabon were recorded in the far north region of Woleu-Ntem in 2019. Read more

Advice for travellers

Yellow fever virus is a mosquito-borne disease found in tropical and subtropical areas in Central/South America and Africa. While it can be severe, yellow fever infection is a very rare in Australian travellers. However, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), proof of vaccination may be required of any traveller entering or leaving an area at risk of yellow fever transmission. Read more about yellow fever.

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.