MERS Information for Travelers

(Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)

▶ Who should be aware?

Travelers from the Arabian Peninsula including Saudi Arabia

▶ What are the symptoms?

If you have fever (37.5℃) with cough, sore throat,

shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, or diarrhea

within 2 weeks of departure from the Arabian Peninsula

▶ How is it spread?

It is spread from an infected person’s respiratory secretions,

such as coughing.

▶ What should I do in Korea after visiting the Arabian Peninsula?

-If you had close contact with an infected person or you have

symptoms within 2 weeks of your departure from

the Arabian Peninsula, stay in the room and

☞ Call 1339 (Translation avaliable)

▶ How do I prevent MERS infection?