Shifting disease patterns and outbreaks affect the recommendations and information we provide to travellers during a pre-travel consultation. Each week Travelvax updates the current travel health alerts to reflect those issues which could affect travellers heading to a particular region or country. We do this by scanning the websites of health agencies such as the World Health Organization and the European and US Centers for Disease Control, as well as international news media. Simply click on the point on the map of your area of interest for more details on the current health alert. We also include Advice for Travellers which gives background information and tips. If you have any further questions, of course you can give our Travelvax infoline a call during business hours on 1300 360 164.
World travel health alerts for 30th of August 2018
Algeria: Five districts hit by cholera
Cholera infections have been confirmed in 59 people and killed two in five health districts - Blida, Bouira, Tipaza, Medea and Ain Defla; the deaths occurred in residents of Boufarik (30kms SW of Algiers). Up to 172 suspected cases have been hospitalised. Read more
Advice for travellers
Cholera is usually spread in contaminated water. For most short-stay travellers, the risk of infection is low. Australians travelling to regions where a cholera outbreak is occurring should adhere to strict personal hygiene guidelines and choose food and beverages with care. For general advice on vaccination options for your trip, call Travelvax Australia’s travel health advisory service (1300 360 164). Read more about cholera.