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Australia travel diseases include chikungunya, dengue, measles in 2025.

Travel News – Australia

Japanese Encephalitis Related Fatalities Continue in the Pacific Region

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the leading cause of epidemic encephalitis worldwide and is prevalent across Asia and the Pacific. A recent study published in the journal Nature highlights significant public health concerns stemming from changes... READ →

Germicidal Ultraviolet Air-Treatment Devices Help Reduce Respiratory Infections by 12.2%

With the 2025-2026 Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus seasons launching in the United States, a debated innovation recently recieved positive data on how it can passively reduce respiratory diseases. The new study published in JAMA Internal... READ →

Australia Confirms Local and Travel Related Malaria Patients

While about half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria, the African Region accounts for about 95% of all cases. However, this mosquito-transmitted disease has been detected in various unusual locations in 2025. In... READ →

Australia Vaccinations 2025

The United States and the United Kingdom recommend various routine and travel vaccines before visiting Australia in 2025.

According to the latest data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance, for the first time since 2014, fewer than 90% of two-year-olds in Australia are fully vaccinated.

Australia Bat Lyssavirus

In July 2025, a man previously reported as being critically ill with bat lyssavirus in New South Wales died. This is the state's first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a human being. Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) causes a rare but serious disease in humans. Anyone bitten or scratched by a bat in Australia should seek urgent medical attention.

Australia Gonorrhea Outbreak

In Australia, rates of gonorrhea have doubled over the past decade. A multi-centre, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial is comparing the efficacy of the four-component 4CMenB vaccine (meningococcal B disease Bexsero®). The UK has approved this MedB vaccine for most adolescents.

Australia Measles Outbreaks 2025

NSW Health advised people on June 20, 2025, to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while travelling through Sydney International Airport. The case recently returned from Southeast Asia.

Australia Rat Lungworm

Research by veterinary scientists at the University of Sydney revealed on June 17, 2025, that rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs, and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including two known lethal incidents.