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Egypt: Fugu puffer fish
The health authorities are warning against the consumption of buffer fish products that have reached the markets. The buffer fish has migrated from the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal into the waters of the Mediterranean and is an invasive species. It can grow to more than one metre in length. It has been found in coastal waters from Turkey, Syria, Cyprus and Egypt to Gibraltar. The takifugu (fugu) or pufferfish can contain the toxin tetrodotoxin, which it absorbs and accumulates in the food chain via toxic microorganisms. The toxin is heat-resistant and odourless.
Tetrodotoxin is an extremely strong toxin that is mainly found in the liver and gonads of some fish such as pufferfish, hogfish and toadfish as well as in some amphibian, octopus and shellfish species. Poisoning in humans occurs when the muscle meat of fish is improperly prepared and consumed. Tetrodotoxin interferes with the transmission of signals from the nerves to the muscles and causes progressive muscle paralysis. The symptoms can lead to paralysis, unconsciousness, respiratory arrest and death within a few hours of consumption. There is no antidote.
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Find out about the latest content updates on the websiteDengue vaccination - Statement of the EKRM
Two vaccines exist for dengue fever: Dengvaxia® and Qdenga®. The ERKM advises against Qdenga® vaccination for those without prior dengue infection but may recommend it for certain travelers. ECTM Statement
Updates - Entry Requirements
Country list on yellow fever vaccination and entry requirements, including entry requirements for polio, measles and others can be found in the Pro Version on www.healthytravel.ch.
Country list with the malaria risk and prevention measures
In the PRO version of HealthyTravel, the country list with the malaria risk and prevention measures per country according to the 2023 update is available in the documents for health professionals.
Worldwide: Polio vaccination recommendations updated
The Swiss Expert Committee has updated the polio vaccination recommendations on the country pages. Please pay attention to the changes!