Chikungunyah Fever outbreak in India and SE Asia
Issue Date: December 05 2006
Travellers to affected areas need to avoid mosquitoes:
- WHO (World Health Organisation) does not recommend any travel restrictions
- Chikungunyah is a bit like Ross River Fever or Dengue Fever - it is not fatal
- Over 1 million cases have been reported from India
- Travellers need to avoid mosquito bites
- There is no vaccine
Proper pre-travel health preparation is important for all countries - please contact our admin staff to make an appointment.
For more information: Visit the World Health Organisation web site.
