Southeast Asia travel guide – Indonesia and Philippines are listed among World Travel Health Alerts – October 2011.
Indonesia Travel Guide: INDONESIA: Bird flu feared in new Bali death; Virus reaches Lombok
Bird flu (H5N1) is again suspected in the death of the mother of the two boys who died last week in Jehem village (Bangli Regency, Bali), raising fears the virus had been transmitted from person to person. Tests have yet to confirm the cause of the 3 deaths.
Meanwhile, bird flu has now spread to 9 districts on Bali, as well as to neighboring Lombok, where a village was isolated to prevent the virus spreading further.
Advice to travellers: As stated previously, bird flu is a low risk to travellers. However, the virus is spreading in new regions in Bali and Lombok. Australians visiting affected areas should avoid eating poultry from street stalls, and handling chickens or caged birds in live animal markets.
Philippines Travel Guide: PHILIPPINES: Soaring leptospirosis rates in Western Visayas
This year, leptospirosis infections (2061 cases, 156 deaths) are almost double the number recorded nationally during the same period last year. Worst effected regions have been Western Visayas (824 cases), National Capital Region (411), Central Luzon (166), and Davao (131).
Advice to travellers: Leptospirosis is typically associated with direct exposure to floodwaters and, as such, pres ents a low risk for most travellers. Australians travellers to flood-effected areas of the Philippines should first wash fresh vegetables and fruit in clean water, and cook or peel produce before eating. Full article on World Travel Health Alerts – October 19, 2011 is available HERE.
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