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Peru |
| Posted or Updated: September 07, 2001 20:50:08 GMT |
| Yellow fever outbreak continues |
| The Ministry of Health has reported an outbreak of yellow fever in the Department of Loreto, in the Peruvian Amazon Region, in the districts of Puinahua, San Pablo and Iquitos. Eight cases have been laboratory confirmed, of which 2 have died. Twelve additional cases are under investigation.An epidemiological investigation is underway and the WHO Regional Office for the Americas (PAHO) has mobilized 400 000 doses of vaccine for a vaccination campaign. |
| SOS Comment |
| The areas of the outbreak in the Department of Loreto encompasses the headwaters of the Amazon. This includes the Ucayali River, which flows into the Amazon River. SOS recommends that all travelers to Peru, and particularly the Amazon basin of Peru be vaccinated against yellow fever. The vaccine consists of only one injection, is safe and effective, and lasts for 10 years. |
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Go to Country Guide for Peru |