In the week ending Apr 6, a further 100 mumps cases were identified across the country, taking the yearly total to 824. Details provided by the HPSC’s April Epi-Insight publication indicate highest notification rates were in the east, NE and west health services, while ‘most cases are among the 15-24 year age group’. 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.