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a. cólera
en Cuba, República Dominicana y Haití planeando una escapada de
invierno a Cuba o la República Dominicana? El cólera es un riesgo bajo para la
mayoría de los viajeros, pero si no tiene acceso al agua potable y alimentos,
se recomienda la vacunación. El cólera es una infección gastrointestinal aguda
causada por Vibrio cólera bacterias presentes en el agua contaminada y
alimentos. Los síntomas incluyen diarrea y deshidratación rápida. La infección
puede ser mortal para las personas con sistemas inmunes débiles. Vea nuestras
recomendaciones de salud de viaje para Cuba, República Dominicana,
andHaiti.
b.
influenza la temporada 2012-2013 de la gripe en América del
norte se considera que lo peor en mucho tiempo, en parte debido a un inicio
temprano y al número de otros virus respiratorios. Vacunación contra la gripe
se recomienda para todos los viajeros mayores de 6 meses de edad, especialmente
para los niños, mujeres embarazadas, personas mayores de 65 años y aquellos con
enfermedades crónicas como asma, diabetes, enfermedad pulmonar, los receptores
de trasplante de enfermedad pulmonar, enfermedades del corazón, trastornos
inmunosupresores inmunes y órgano. Tenga en cuenta que están enfrente de los
patrones estacionales de gripe en los hemisferios norte y sur. Si no hay vacuna
contra la gripe en el momento de la salida, comuníquese con su médico o clínica
de salud en materia de protección antivirus de gripe de viaje.
c. brotes de Dengue dengue continúan
alrededor del mundo. Ya no se limita a las áreas tropicales. En los últimos
meses, los viajeros a las islas de Madeira volvieron con fiebre de dengue.
México, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina y Brasil están actualmente experimentando
brotes. La infección se propaga por el Aëdes aegypti y a. albopictus los
mosquitos hembras que alimentan tanto en interiores y al aire libre durante el
día (desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer). Utilice las medidas de prevención
de la picadura de insectos incluyendo aplicar un repelente que contenga DEET a
exponerse piel, aplicando permethrin spray (o solución) para ropa y ropa, usar
mangas largas y pantalones, deshaciéndose de recipientes de agua alrededor de
las viviendas y asegurando que puertas y ventanas de pantallas funcionan
correctamente.
Travelling Soon? You
Should Know...
a. Cholera in Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti
Planning a winter getaway to Cuba or the Dominican Republic? Cholera is a low risk to most travellers, but if you don’t have access to clean water and food, vaccination is recommended. Cholera is an acute gastro-intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholera bacteria present in contaminated water and food. Symptoms include diarrhea and rapid dehydration. The infection can be life threatening for persons with weak immune systems. See our travel health recommendations for Cuba, Dominican Republic, andHaiti.
b. Influenza
The 2012-2013 flu season in North America is considered to be the worst in a long time, partly due to an early start and to co-circulation of other respiratory viruses. Vaccination against influenza is recommended for all travellers over 6 months of age, especially for children, pregnant women, persons over 65, and those with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, immune-suppressive disorders, and organ transplant recipients. Note that flu seasonal patterns are opposite in the southern and northern hemispheres. If the flu vaccine is not available at the time of departure, contact your doctor or travel health clinic regarding influenza anti-viral protection.
c. Dengue
Dengue outbreaks continue around the world. It’s no longer confined to tropical areas. In the past few months, travellers to the Madeira Islands returned with dengue fever. Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil are also currently experiencing outbreaks. The infection is spread by the Aëdes aegypti and A. albopictus female mosquitoes that feed both indoors and outdoors during the daytime (from dawn to dusk). Use insect-bite prevention measures including applying a DEET-containing repellent to exposed skin, applying permethrin spray (or solution) to clothing and gear, wearing long sleeves and pants, getting rid of water containers around dwellings, and ensuring that door and window screens work properly.
a. Cholera in Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti
Planning a winter getaway to Cuba or the Dominican Republic? Cholera is a low risk to most travellers, but if you don’t have access to clean water and food, vaccination is recommended. Cholera is an acute gastro-intestinal infection caused by Vibrio cholera bacteria present in contaminated water and food. Symptoms include diarrhea and rapid dehydration. The infection can be life threatening for persons with weak immune systems. See our travel health recommendations for Cuba, Dominican Republic, andHaiti.
b. Influenza
The 2012-2013 flu season in North America is considered to be the worst in a long time, partly due to an early start and to co-circulation of other respiratory viruses. Vaccination against influenza is recommended for all travellers over 6 months of age, especially for children, pregnant women, persons over 65, and those with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, immune-suppressive disorders, and organ transplant recipients. Note that flu seasonal patterns are opposite in the southern and northern hemispheres. If the flu vaccine is not available at the time of departure, contact your doctor or travel health clinic regarding influenza anti-viral protection.
c. Dengue
Dengue outbreaks continue around the world. It’s no longer confined to tropical areas. In the past few months, travellers to the Madeira Islands returned with dengue fever. Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil are also currently experiencing outbreaks. The infection is spread by the Aëdes aegypti and A. albopictus female mosquitoes that feed both indoors and outdoors during the daytime (from dawn to dusk). Use insect-bite prevention measures including applying a DEET-containing repellent to exposed skin, applying permethrin spray (or solution) to clothing and gear, wearing long sleeves and pants, getting rid of water containers around dwellings, and ensuring that door and window screens work properly.
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