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  • Dengue fever

    Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Effective protection against mosquitoes is important to prevent infection when traveling to regions at risk for dengue fever.

  • Yellow fever

    Yellow fever is a tropical disease caused by a virus that occurs in Africa and South America. It is transmitted by mosquitoes. Travelers can protect themselves by getting a vaccine.

  • Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

    MERS is a viral infection of the respiratory tract, which occurs predominantly on the Arabian Peninsula. The virus is mainly transmitted from dromedary camels to humans.

  • Rubella

    Rubella is typically mild in children. If a pregnant woman without immunity becomes infected, there can be serious consequences for the child. Vaccination protects against the disease.

  • Rabies

    Rabies is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Anyone visiting a high-risk area can be vaccinated prior to traveling. All suspected cases of rabies must be medically treated.

  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

    SARS is an infectious disease of the lungs, which is caused by the SARS-CoV coronavirus. The virus first appeared at the end of 2002 and spread to more than 30 countries until the middle of 2003.

  • Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)

    Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a viral infection transmitted ticks.

  • Polio (poliomyelitis)

    Polio (poliomyelitis) can cause permanent paralysis. Polio viruses have been almost eradicated thanks to large-scale vaccination campaigns. Unvaccinated children and adults can contract polio.

  • Swine flu

    Flu is a common respiratory infection in pigs, caused by influenza viruses that occur primarily in these animals. In rare cases, people can become infected and ill as a result.

  • Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis)

    Bell’s palsy is a paralysis of the facial muscles usually on one side of the face due to nerve damage. Read on to find out more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.