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March 9, 2010. Government Warning Issued for Fiji

SOURCE:U.S. Department of State

U.S. Embassy Suva issued the following Warden Message on March 8, 2010:

This warden message is to alert U.S. citizens that the Fiji Ministry of Health has declared an outbreak of typhoid fever in Fiji. Symptoms include fever, gastroenteritis and diarrhea. U.S. citizens resident in Fiji or visiting Fiji are advised to pay particular attention to personal hygiene and food safety and ensure that their typhoid vaccination is up to date. The most effective prevention of typhoid-related diseases, as with other diarrheal diseases, is careful selection of food, water, and beverages. Note: The typhoid vaccination is not 100% effective so even those who have had it should take precautions.

The Fiji Ministry of Health is advising visitors to villages and settlements to exercise caution with local water supplies and recommends tourists carry their own drinking water on such excursions. Tourists should avoid taking part in kava drinking ceremonies unless tour operators can provide assurances that Fiji Ministry of Health guidelines are being observed.

Copyright © 2010, U.S. Department of State

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