Travel Health Notices

Travel Health Notice - Polio: Global Update
May 24, 2013 15:21 EST
Polio has been eliminated from most countries; however it continues to occur in some areas of the world. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers get vaccinated against poliomyelitis (polio) when going to countries where there is a risk of infection, or countries located near those that are endemic or have cases of recent infection.

Travel Health Notice - Rubella (German measles) in Japan
May 24, 2013 12:09 EST
There is a large, ongoing outbreak of rubella, also known as German measles, in Japan. Cases are mainly concentrated in cities with spread to surrounding areas. The peak season for rubella in Japan is often early summer; therefore, the number of cases will likely continue to increase.

Travel Health Notice - Novel coronavirus
May 23, 2013 14:14 EST
Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The initial cases in the UK and France were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries.

Dengue Fever: Global Update
May 16, 2013 13:53 EST
Outbreaks caused by the four types of dengue virus have become increasingly frequent over the past 25 years. About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue fever.

Travel Health Notice - Novel coronavirus
May 13, 2013 15:26 EST
Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The initial cases in the UK and France were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries.

Travel Health Notice - Novel coronavirus
May 10, 2013 15:38 EST
Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The case in France and the initial case in the UK were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries. 

Travel Health Notice - Novel coronavirus
May 09, 2013 15:14 EST
Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The cases in the UK and France were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries.

H7N9 avian flu in China
May 03, 2013 15:29 EST
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shandong and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected.

Novel coronavirus
May 03, 2013 15:26 EST
Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in five countries: the United Kingdom, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Some of the infections have occurred in clusters – in a family in the United Kingdom, in a family in Saudi Arabia and among health workers in a hospital in Jordan.

Avian Influenza (H5N1): Global Update
May 03, 2013 15:25 EST
Avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as “bird flu”, is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds. Travellers are reminded that countries around the world, in particular, countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa continue to report cases of avian influenza (H5N1).

Cholera in Dominican Republic and Haiti
May 01, 2013 15:09 EST
Since the beginning of the cholera epidemic in October 2010, the Dominican Republic and Haiti have reported thousands of cholera cases and related deaths. Cases of cholera decreased in 2012 compared to 2011, although they continue to be reported throughout both countries. There have been increases in the number of cases during seasonal heavy rainfall in the months of May to July and September to October.

Measles: Global Update
May 01, 2013 15:06 EST
Measles cases occur around the world.  Within the last 10 years, the number of measles cases reported globally has decreased significantly; however, there have been a number of large outbreaks, mostly in Africa but also in Europe. The Americas, including Canada, have experienced outbreaks of measles linked to importation of the measles virus from other regions.

H7N9 avian flu in China
April 30, 2013 14:32 EST
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jianxi, Shandong and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected.