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The Federal Ministry of Health reported Lassa fever outbreaks from 7 States (Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Plateau, Yobe, Lagos, Edo and Taraba) between weeks 1 - 2 (2012) with 27 suspected cases, 16 laboratory confirmed and 9 deaths.
(Via Federal Ministry of Health - accessed 06/02/12)
Advice for Travellers
The risk of Lassa fever in travellers is very low. There is no vaccine to protect against Lassa fever. Travellers to endemic countries should avoid contact with rodents who excrete the virus in their urine and faeces.
