A man in Washington state infected with the first known human case of the H5N5 strain of avian influenza has died. Health officials did not provide an exact cause of death but said the patient was an “older adult with underlying health conditions.” He had been in hospital since early November and had developed a…
Avian influenza (bird flu) is an infectious disease that affects birds, caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for a variety of influenza A virus subtypes, particularly waterfowl and shore birds. All birds are susceptible to avian influenza A and the virus can rapidly cause significant mortality in flocks but some species of…
Statement from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) about vaccines for the 2026 to 2027 influenza season. Flu vaccines 2026 to 2027: JCVI advice, 16 July 2025 – GOV.UK
We are delighted to share with you the chance to join a Travel Health Update Webinar on 23rd October, presented by Katy Peters. Please see the attached flyer and the link to join is below. https://zoom.us/j/92894705502?pwd=EnsCSXnRaSGluBOlp60iwfH2DGiN0b.1 This update will provide an excellent CPD opportunity.
The next Faculty of Travel Medicine Conference, led by esteemed Dean, Professor David Ross, and Immediate Past Dean, Dr. Sam Allen, this essential event will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This conference is an opportunity to connect with international experts and gain critical insights into the…
Background and epidemiology Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) causes an infection predominantly spread to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are typically active during the daytime (in particular after sunrise and at dusk). Chikungunya virus typically circulates in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, in areas of Asia, Africa, Latin America and…
Advice for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, who are pregnant and diagnosed with Zika, and for women whose baby is possibly affected. Please view and download the paper here
Abstract Vaccine effectiveness (VE) of quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) and quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) in children in 13 European countries and the US during the 2019–2023 influenza seasons was evaluated from published literature, congress presentations, public health websites, and personal communications with investigators.A meta-analysis was performed by assessing LAIV4 and/or IIV4 VE…
Dear Member We wanted to let you know about another interesting webinar, Mass gatherings, safe gatherings: addressing challenges in religious events, we this is a topic that routinely is asked about in travel health clinics. Please use the link to register to attend.
Dr Ava Easton is thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the World Health Organization’s technical brief on Encephalitis, which was funded by Encephalitis International.This event will highlight what global future actions are needed to help reduce death and disability from encephalitis. Please download the flyer here
