Updated cholera 'green book' chapter published
The cholera chapter in the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease) has been updated
UK Health Security Agency has published updated guidance on cholera vaccination in the 'green book' (Immunisation against infectious disease: cholera. Chapter 14).
Key updates in this revised chapter include:
- Updated content on the disease and epidemiology.
- Guidance on Vaxchora® a live, attenuated, single dose vaccine.
- Table showing some of the differences with the two licensed vaccines.
Dukoral® and Vaxchora® are both oral vaccines, licensed for adults and children from two years of age. The two vaccines have different precautions, contraindications and administration instructions. Health professionals should read the green book chapter and the prescribing information carefully.
Resources
The following links are available on the electronic medicines compendium (log in required but should be free to set up (top right).
Explore more
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues
Updated: 11 June 2026Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low
Updated: 12 June 2026Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk
Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk
Updated: 11 June 2026Country Information updates: Measles
NaTHNaC has reviewed the measles risk for travellers and updated TravelHealthPro country-specific information pages with new measles guidance
Updated: 26 May 2026Get TravelHealthPro on your site
Integrate features of TravelHealthPro into your own website with our API and widget
Rabies risk survey
|
Are you a traveller or healthcare professional advising travellers? We'd love to hear about your knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk. |
 |
