Cholera outbreaks have been reported among construction workers in Jaipur, India and also their families have been affected by contaminated drinking water.
In Sudan a young boy and 16 people have been admitted to hospital in County Rubkotna. There have been three days of rain at the start of the rainy season and many people in Sudan drink untreated river water which is also used for washing. In Kinshasa a growing outbreak has claimed 400 lives and affected 19,100 people according to the UN. Poor hygiene and limited access to protected water supplies with lack of sanitation are to blame. In the Philippines in Catanduanes 18 deaths and 1,370 cases have been reported. Again contaminated water seems to be to blame.
The Travel Clinic Ltd offers a combination of approaches. Firstly food and water hygiene advice. Check all water is safe and if in doubt use bottled water if available or sterilise by boiling or use of chlorine tablets ( available from the clinic). Ensure food is hot and recently prepared and avoid shellfish, salads and ice in drinks.
Secondly, there is a vaccine against Cholera. This is available from The Travel Clinic Ltd. For adults and children over 6 years old it involves two doses of a live oral vaccine, taken one week apart at least two weeks before being at risk.
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