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HOLIDAYMAKERS HAVE BEEN URGED TO "SEEK ADVICE" AFTER THE EUROPEAN UNION HOLIDAY HOTSPOT REGISTERED THE ALARMING AND WORRYING DEVELOPMENT. 13:58, 02 Jun 2025 UK tourists have been
warned after a virus which kills 40 per cent of patients was recorded in Spain. British holidaymakers have been urged to "seek advice" after the European Union holiday hotspot
registered the alarming and worrying development. On 28 May 2025, local health officials have reported a confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Salamanca. The case was
exposed via a tick bite. There is currently no vaccine available for prevention against CCHF and no specific treatment, Travel Health Pro has advised. All travellers to CCHF infected areas
should use tick bite avoidance measures to reduce bites from infected ticks. READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS COULD BE SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY UK tourists must also stay vigilant because
ticks found on the skin should be removed carefully and promptly with a tick removal tool; avoid squashing a tick between your fingers. Avoid direct contact with the blood, tissues or body
fluids of infected animals, Travel Health Pro adds, as well as urging the need to avoid direct contact with anyone with symptoms. Article continues below "UK travellers experiencing
symptoms abroad should seek local medical advice as soon as possible," it stated. "For travellers, the risk of CCHF is very low," it reassured British holidaymakers flying out
to the European Union. CCHF disease can range from being asymptomatic (no symptoms) or mild (with fever, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting, sore eyes and confusion) to more severe symptoms.
These more alarming signs can extend to anything from haemorrhage (bleeding, bruising) to even multi-organ failure and shock. The incubation period can be up to 14 days although is usually
less (3 to 7 days). Salamanca is just one of many resorts popular with tourists. Brits also travel to the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands, well as the capital city Madrid. Other popular
cities include Barcelona and Seville. Particular professions at risk of the virus include farmers, veterinarians, slaughterhouse workers, livestock owners and more, according to hralth
experts. Article continues below Travel Health Pro advised: ""Travellers returning to the UK from risk areas with symptoms should phone their GP for advice or call NHS 111.
"Returning travellers must remember to tell their doctor or health professional they travelled abroad recently and mention every country visited."