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The 2016 transmission season of West Nile fever (WNV) has started in Europe. As of the 28 July 2016, a total of three WNV cases have been reported in EU Member States and a further 19 cases neighbouring countries (since start of 2016 transmission season).
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) monitor the WNV transmission in Europe and neighbouring countries. The ECDC WNV Surveillance Atlas provides interactive maps and a table of cases, this information is updated every Friday on the ECDC website and can be accessed through this link:
WNV is spread by mosquitoes but can also be passed on by blood transfusion, consequently blood donors that have visited a WNV risk area four months prior to donation may have their donation tested for WNV. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service have produced a leaflet which details information about blood donation after travel:
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service Travel Leaflet
There is no vaccine to protect against West Nile fever. Travellers should avoid mosquito bites. For further information on mosquito bite avoidance please see TRAVAX Insect Bite Avoidance advice sheet.
