Flu-like illnesses surge

31 May 2023

Last week, Health Promotions Vanuatu declared a surge in influenza-like illnesses, with ‘increased cases of influenza A H1N1, influenza B, advenovirus, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19’. A seasonal Flu Outbreak has been declared. Read more

Advice

In most years, seasonal flu is the most common vaccine-preventable travel-related illness: it’s likely to be found aboard aircraft, in crowded airport terminals, and at your destination. Vaccination is highly recommended and travellers should also avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms, and thoroughly washing hands using soap and water after using the toilet and before eating. Alcohol wipes are a convenient alternative if soap and water is not available. Read more

Health Risks

The following diseases are related to this alert:

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Affected Regions

This alert affects the following regions:

Oceania

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Affected Countries

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