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Cholera in Dominican Republic (Update)

12 January 2012

The cholera outbreak in Dominican Republic that began in November 2010, is ongoing. As of December 2011, a total of 21 000 cholera cases and 363 cholera related deaths have been reported.

Advice for Travellers

Cholera is still considered a low risk for travellers who have access to safe drinking water and who maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and food safety.

Cholera vaccine is available for those mixing closely with the local population who cannot ensure safe water/food and a good standard of personal hygiene.