Cholera is a dangerous bacterial disease that results in severe diarrhoea. Spreads easily via faeces or contaminated food and drinks. Mainly found in countries with poor hygiene and a lack of clean water. Natural disasters and armed conflicts can lead to cholera epidemics. People in cholera-endemic areas should avoid uncooked food and seafood in particular and be mindful of proper hand and toilet hygiene. The vaccine is not included in the National Vaccination Programme. The vaccine can be purchased by prescription from pharmacies and medical centres.

• Lääkeinfo.fi: Dukoral (in Finnish)
• Lääkeinfo.fi: Vaxchora (in Finnish)
• THL, Traveller’s Health Guide: Cholera (in Finnish)
• WHO, Fact Sheet: Cholera