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

3 July 2009

Rabies in Bali, Indonesia

3 July 2009

Updated: Global cases of swine influenza in humans

26 June 2009

New influenza (H1N1)v virus (swine influenza): Update 14

18 June 2009

Cholera in Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries: Update

Important clinical update:

18 June 2009

Revised yellow fever risk areas and changes to vaccine recommendations

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• Search for outbreaks on the Outbreak Surveillance Database

11 May 2009

Faculty of Travel Medicine examination

The Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has announced the development of a new examination. Further information can be viewed here.

6 April 2009

Publication of the 2009 edition of International Travel and Health

The 2009 edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) publication ‘International Travel and Health’ is now available on the WHO website and can be ordered via the WHO bookstore. Further information can be viewed here.

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, 09.00-12.00 14.00-16.30

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.

Before ringing NaTHNaC, please check our Frequently Asked Questions to see if you can find the answer to your question.