Travel Associated Diseases: Ebola, Dengue, Malaria, and Measles

Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) and the City of Berkeley Public Health Division (COBPHD) regularly receive reports of malaria, dengue, and measles in persons with a history of international travel. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has also re-emerged in an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the early symptoms of these diseases are non-specific, travel history is essential for timely diagnosis. Patients may not be aware of pre-travel recommendations for measles immunization or malaria chemoprophylaxis; proactive questioning about planned or recent travel assists with prevention, appropriate infection control, and diagnosis.

Please see the Full Travel Associated Diseases Health Advisory for more information and an outline of actions requested of Healthcare Professionals.

Full Travel Associated Diseases Health Advisory