Congenital Zika Syndrome

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Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral infection caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito

Methanol poisoning

Methanol is a clear, colourless liquid; drinking methanol, even in very small amounts, is extremely dangerous

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a common infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Measles

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness with the potential for serious and life-threatening complications

Yellow fever

Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing a spectrum of disease from mild to severe symptoms

Mosquito and insect spread infections in the Caribbean

An increase in cases of mosquito and insect spread infections have been reported in the Caribbean region

Updated: 24 December 2024

Insect spread illness reminder for pregnant travellers

Information and advice for pregnant women planning travel to countries with a risk of insect, mosquito and tick spread infections

Updated: 08 October 2024

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1. Where are you travelling to?

A. Europe or Australia/New Zealand

B. Africa or the Middle East

C. Asia or the Pacific Islands

D. The Americas (including the Caribbean, South America, USA and Canada)

2. How long are you going for?

A. Less than 2 weeks

B. 2 to 6 weeks

C. 6 weeks to 6 months

D. More than 6 months

3. What is your main health concern for this trip?

A. Managing a health condition I already have (for example: asthma, heart disease, diabetes, depression)

B. Getting a travel-related infection (such as malaria, dengue, Zika, hepatitis A, travellers' diarrhoea)

C. Getting a common infection (such as flu, COVID-19, measles or pneumonia)

D. Having an accident or being affected by heat, sun, or high altitude

4. Where do you usually get travel health advice before you go?

A. From my GP or practice nurse

B. From a pharmacist or travel health clinic

C. From friends, family or social media

D. I don’t usually get travel health advice

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