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Possible outbreak of yellow fever in Kwara, Nigeria

A young patient in Oke Owa Community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has been infected with yellow fever. An outbreak investigation team has been sent to determine if there or more cases or if this patient represents an isolated case of this disease.

Advice

Travellers to areas where there is a risk of exposure to yellow fever can reduce that risk by obtaining a yellow fever vaccination 10 days before travelling. In addition, travellers should take all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Travellers are reminded that many other countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival for all travellers equal to or greater than 9-12 months of age arriving from a country where there is a risk of yellow fever.

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