Five cases of human infection with Avian influenza (Bird Flu) have been reported to World Health Organisation (WHO) by the Egyptian Ministry of Health. All cases were aged 40 years and younger, 3 cases have died and 2 cases are recovering. All cases had exposure with poultry suspected to have Avian Flu.
Advice for Travellers: avoid visiting live animal markets and poultry farms. Avoid eating undercooked poultry. Wash hands regularly before eating or use an alcohol hand gel.
E Coli Germany 10 June 2011
Germany has reported an increase in cases of Escherichia Coli. The outbreak has been going on since May 2011 and a total of 759 cases have been reported to date. 21 cases have been fatal and a total of 2229 cases of bloody diarrhoea have also been reported. E Coli is spread through eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The most likely source of this outbreak has been through consumption of bean sprouts.
Advice for Travellers: there is no vaccine available to prevent E Coli, therefore travellers should practice strict food and water hygiene precautions and avoid consuming bean sprouts. If you have recently returned from Germany and are experiencing E Coli symptoms: bloody diarrhoea, cramping and pain - seek urgent medical attention.
Polio Chad - 10 June 2011
65 case of wild polio virus type 1 and 3 cases of wild polio virus type 3 have been reported to date in 2011
Advice for travellers to Chad:
Make sure you have received a full primary course of Polio vaccination in childhood and if it is over 10 years since your last booster ensure you are vaccinated before travel. Polio is spread through contaminated water - make sure you drink only boiled or bottled water from a safe source.
Avian Flu Cambodia - 10 June 2011
One case of human infection with Avian influenza (Bird Flu) has been reported to WHO by the Cambodian Ministry of Health. The 7 year old child died and all 6 cases reported in 2011 in Cambodia have been fatal. The child was from Prasat village, Prasat commune Kampong Trabek district, Prey Veng Province and had been exposed to sick poultry.
Advice for Travellers: avoid visiting live animal markets and poultry farms. Avoid eating undercooked poultry. Wash hands regularly before eating or use an alcohol hand gel.
Avian Flu Indonesia - 3 June 2011
One case of human infection with Avian influenza (Bird Flu) has been reported to WHO by the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The 1 year old child from the North Jakarta District recovered. The child had been exposed to poultry when visiting a local market with her father who was buying chickens.
Advice for Travellers: avoid visiting live animal markets and poultry farms. Avoid eating undercooked poultry. Wash hands regularly before eating or use an alcohol hand gel.
References
World Health Organisation http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/
Nathnac http://www.nathnac.org/
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