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Public health authorities report an outbreak of Q fever in Osorno Province that began in July 2017 is continuing, with 181 cases reported up to 24 January 2018. Most cases are reported to work with farm animals. This is the first outbreak of Q fever reported in Chile since 1998.
Q fever is rarely diagnosed in travellers but is a potential risk regardless of destination.
No licensed vaccine is available in the UK.
Vaccines are available in Australia, the US and some European countries. Vaccination is reserved for those at occupational risk (abattoir workers, laboratory staff).
For further information see Q Fever.