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According to media, public health officials in Colorado, USA have reported a 10 year old child has died from plague in the Durango area in early July 2021.
This is the first death from plague in Colorado since 2015. However, the disease is known to be present in wildlife within the state.
Plague is a severe bacterial infection which spreads to humans mainly by the bite of infected fleas, or from close contact with infected animals or people.
Plague is rare in international travellers. The risk is highest in those who come into close contact with local wildlife, particularly rats or other rodents. Activities which may increase this risk include:
Travellers should be advised to:
No vaccine is available for plague. Progression of the disease may be prevented with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
For further information see the TRAVAX Plague page.