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Outbreak of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever
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With respect to the current outbreak in the Republic of the Congo, unless travellers are in Etoumbi or Mbomo, in the region of Cuvette Ouest, and, are caring for an ill individual infected with the Ebola virus or exposed to blood, other body fluids, secretions, or excretions of a person or animal suspected of having Ebola haemmorhagic fever, the Public Health Agency of Canada advises that the risk of acquiring Ebola virus is extremely low. Health-care professionals or lay individuals travelling to an Ebola virus outbreak area and who are providing care for ill individuals, should avoid any exposure to blood and bodily fluids and be ffully informed on guidelines for Routine Practice for infection control and be fully informed about how to reduce direct exposure to blood and bodily fluids. |
For additional information on Infection control for viral haemorrhagic fevers in the African health care setting, click here
As a reminder to Canadians Travelling Internationally...
The Public Health Agency of Canada routinely recommends that Canadian international travellers seek the advice of their personal physician or travel clinic prior to international travel, regardless of destination, for an individual risk assessment to determine their individual health risks and their need for vaccination, preventative medication and personal protective measures.
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends, as well, that travellers who become sick or feel unwell on their return to Canada should seek a medical assessment with their personal physician. Travellers should inform their physician, without being asked, that they have been travelling or living outside of Canada , and where they have been.
For additional information on general health and travel, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's page on General Advice for Travellers.
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Last Updated: 2005-05-20 | ![]() |