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Dengue Fever in Marshall Islands (Update)

22 November 2011

The outbreak of dengue fever in Marshall Islands is ongoing but there is a reported decrease in the number of new cases recently.

A total of 751 suspected cases have been identified since the outbreak was first reported in October 2011, of those, 391 have been confirmed as dengue fever.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.