Regular reports on outbreaks of disease, vaccine supply issues, and recommended changes in advice and practice. The most recent Clinical Updates are listed below.

18 June 2013

Imported Canine Rabies: Toledo, Spain – update on areas of increased risk

12 June 2013

Imported Canine rabies: Toledo, Spain

11 June 2013

Rubella Risk in Japan

10 June 2013

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, MERS-CoV: Italy (first reported cases) and Saudi Arabia (update on case numbers)

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17 May 2013

World Health Organization announcement: Yellow fever reinforcing dose

The World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on immunization (SAGE) has announced that a ‘booster’ dose of yellow fever (YF) vaccine, ten years after a primary dose, is not necessary. Click here for further information.

9 May 2013

Foreign and Commonwealth Office ends LOCATE registration.

FCO has announced a new strategy for advising British travellers. See News item for further information.

27 March 2013

2010 edition of the ‘Yellow Book’ now free of charge (whilst stock lasts)

The ‘Yellow Book’ is now available free of charge whilst stock lasts. See the News item for further information.

26 March 2013

Change to NaTHNaC Advice Line opening hours

As of the 10 April 2013, the opening hours of the NaTHNaC Advice Line are changing. 

The new opening hours will be:

Monday to Friday (closed on Bank Holidays)

08.30 – 11.45 hrs

13.00 – 15.15 hrs

See the News item for further information.

 

22 March 2013

Developments in Travel Medicine

RSTMH and NaTHNaC are organising a one day travel medicine meeting - Developments in Travel Medicine on Thursday 27 June 2013. See the News item for further information.

We are unable to answer travel health queries from the general public. Travellers can find advice on the Travellers section of this website.

0845 602 6712  (local call rate)

Monday – Friday

08:30-11:45 and 13:00-15:15

The advice line is for health professionals who have queries about travel scenarios that involve either complex itineraries or travellers with special health needs.  More information can be found on the Contact Us page.

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