Chikungunya in the Caribbean and South America Confirmed cases of chikungunya have been reported on many islands in the Caribbean and in French Guiana. Chikungunya is a disease spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It typically causes fever combined with arthritis-like pain in the joints. For more information, please refer to the travel health notice. (travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/chikungunya-caribbean) Travellers to the Caribbean or French Guiana are reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites, particularly during peak mosquito biting times around sunrise and sunset. Many diseases, including chikungunya, are transmitted through insect bites. (travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/insect-bite) If you develop symptoms similar to chikungunya when you are travelling or after you return, see a health care provider and tell them where you have been travelling or living. (travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/diseases/chikungunya) Please consult the Country travel advice and advisories for the latest updates on the health situation at your destination. (travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories) Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development Canada (DFATD)
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:37:50 +0000
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