Tag: travel health
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Vaccine Reminder as Mpox Clade Ib Spreads in Europe: Why Immunization Matters
Mpox Clade Ib Stirs Concern Across Europe Health authorities are sounding the alarm as clues emerge that mpox, specifically the clade Ib strain, is circulating locally in several European nations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed small numbers of clade Ib cases in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, with additional cases reported…
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Six Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Overview: What chikungunya is and why the U.S. case matters Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes. In late August, a resident of Long Island, New York, tested positive after developing symptoms consistent with the illness while having traveled outside the region. The case is notable because it marks the first locally acquired…
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6 Things to Know About the Chikungunya Virus and Its Transmission in the U.S.
Introduction: A New Notable Case in the U.S. A recent report from New York State confirms a locally acquired chikungunya case on Long Island, the first since 2015 and the first ever documented in New York. The location underscores how mosquito-borne viruses can appear in places where they are not typically expected, especially when travelers…
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New York’s First Local Chikungunya Case: What It Means for Public Health
Overview: First Local chikungunya Transmission in New York in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus in Nassau County, Long Island. The discovery marks the first instance of transmission within the United States in six years, underscoring the evolving landscape of mosquito-borne illnesses. Officials…
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New York Reports First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case Since 2019
New York Confirms First Locally Acquired Chikungunya Case in Six Years New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired chikungunya infection in six years. The case involves a resident of Nassau County on Long Island who began experiencing symptoms after traveling outside the region. Officials stress that this marks localized transmission for…
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Warning on Antibiotic Resistance: Australia Faces a Global Health Challenge on Its Doorstep
Australia on the Frontline of a Global Antibiotic Resistance Crisis The latest World Health Organization (WHO) Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report confirms a troubling trend: antibiotic-resistant infections are rising worldwide, with consequences that could touch billions of lives. In 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections showed resistance to standard antibiotic treatments. Between 2018 and…
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Travel Health: Cost-Effective Pre-Travel Interventions and Common Ailments
Overview: The Value of Pre-Travel Interventions Recent literature reviews highlight how pre-travel health measures can reduce the likelihood of acquiring communicable diseases and limit transmission during and after international trips. A scoping review of 44 economic evaluation studies, spanning 1946 to 2023, examined the cost-effectiveness of pre-travel interventions for diseases such as hepatitis A and…
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Cost-Effective Travel Health: What Pre-Travel Interventions Deliver Real Value for Travelers
Why Pre-Travel Health Interventions Matter Travellers increasingly seek ways to stay healthy on international trips. A recent scoping review of 44 economic evaluations (spanning 1946–2023) highlights that certain pre-travel interventions can be cost-effective and reduce the burden of infectious diseases during and after travel. These findings matter for travelers planning trips as well as policymakers…
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Travel Health: Cost-Effective Pre-Travel Interventions
Overview: Why pre-travel interventions matter Pre-travel health interventions aim to reduce the risk of acquiring infectious diseases and to lessen the chance of transmission during and after international trips. Recent literature reviews spanning nearly eight decades highlight how vaccinations and preventive measures can influence outcomes for travellers, health systems, and communities. Evidence on cost-effectiveness A…
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Hitch a Ride Home After Holiday
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Tag Along After Your Holiday As the National Day holiday winds down, millions of travelers are returning to daily routines. But your suitcase could carry more than souvenirs—mosquitoes, including Aedes species, may be hiding in luggage and gear. These uninvited guests can transmit diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya, turning a…