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Avian flu A/H5N1 (and recently in China: A/H7N9) - April 2013

Avian flu A/H5N1 (and recently in China: A/H7N9) - April 2013

Information and preventive measures on how to avoid infection with the avian flu.
Marburg and Ebola in Uganda - november 2012

Marburg and Ebola in Uganda - november 2012

We have reports of recent outbreaks of the viruses in several regions.
Yellow fever in Sudan

Yellow fever in Sudan

Recently, several new cases of yellow fever (a life threatening viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes) were reported.
Availability of insect repellents

Availability of insect repellents

Insect repellents containing DEET remain available at pharmacies.
West Nile virus (USA and elsewhere)

West Nile virus (USA and elsewhere)

The West Nile disease is an ailment caused by a flavivirus and transmitted to humans by infected mosquitos.
Superior Health Council: additional vaccine to avoid import of measles

Superior Health Council: additional vaccine to avoid import of measles

The Superior Health Council advises to administer an additional MMR vaccine to children between 6 and 12 months.
South Africa: vaccination against yellow fever

South Africa: vaccination against yellow fever

The yellow fever vaccination is not required when you’re travelling from Belgium directly, without a stopover in a country where yellow fever may occur.

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