July 29th, 2010 10:00 AM

Pertussis (whooping cough) in California and Idaho, USA

An increased number of pertussis cases (also called whooping cough) has been reported this year in California, USA and most recently in Idaho, USA, a state bordering on western Canada.

July 29th, 2010 12:00 AM

Polio in Angola and Tajikistan

July 16th, 2010 11:10 AM

Global H1N1 Flu Virus

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with the World Health Organization and public health authorities around the world, continue to monitor the H1N1 flu virus globally.

July 14th, 2010 02:40 PM

Global Chikungunya Fever Activity

The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that travellers protect themselves from mosquito bites if going to regions where there is a risk of chikungunya

July 9th, 2010 05:00 PM

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in China

ChinaÂ’s Ministry of Health has reported 987,779 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, including 15,501 severe cases and 537 deaths this year. Officials have identified that the majority of the cases were caused by enterovirus 71, which is a more severe form of hand, foot and mouth disease that is commonly found in Canada.

June 11th, 2010 08:20 AM

Travel Health Notice - Global H1N1 flu virus

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with the World Health Organization and public health authorities around the world, continue to monitor the H1N1 flu virus globally.

May 21st, 2010 03:00 PM

Travel Health Notice - Global H1N1 flu virus - Updated: May 21, 2010

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with the World Health Organization and public health authorities around the world, continue to monitor the H1N1 flu virus globally.

May 14th, 2010 03:00 PM

Travel Health Notice - Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus causes swelling of the brain, and possible long-term nerve and brain damage. It is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito and can be prevented with a vaccine.

May 13th, 2010 01:00 PM

Travel Health Notice - Rift Valley Fever in South Africa

The South African Department of Health has reported 186 confirmed human cases of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) including 18 deaths. The majority of cases are from the province of Free State (near Lesotho) but cases have also been reported in Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape and North West Provinces.

May 12th, 2010 09:48 AM

2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer, South Africa

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends routine travel advice to help ensure a healthy trip for travellers attending the 2010 FIFA World Cup.