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West Nile virus in Israel

16 July 2024

The Israeli Ministry of Health reports continuing transmission of West Nile Virus in Israel. From the beginning of 2024 to 15 July 2024, there have been 440 confirmed cases and 32 deaths.

West Nile virus is spread by mosquito bites and can cause a flu-like illness, sometimes leading to severe or life-threatening disease.

Advice for Travellers

Travellers to affected areas should be advised to:

  • practice mosquito bite avoidance measures at all times, especially at dusk and dawn during peak transmission times and when outbreaks are known to be occurring
  • seek medical advice if they develop a sudden onset of flu-like symptoms with fever following travel to a risk area

There is no vaccine against West Nile virus.

Note for blood donors: those who have recently travelled to an area with West Nile virus transmission may need to wait or be tested for the virus before their blood is accepted.

For further information see TRAVAX West Nile Fever page.