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Dengue Fever in El Salvador (Update)

05 June 2012

The Ministry of Health has reported 144 new dengue fever cases in the last week. In the previous week, 109 confirmed cases were reported, this brings the total number of cases for 2012, to 1950.

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.