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Dengue Fever in Vietnam

12 June 2012

The municipal Preventive Medicine Department of Ho Chi Minh City, reported that there were almost 650 cases of dengue fever recorded in May (2012), this is an increase of 27% compared with April of this year.

Infections occurred in most districts and precincts and cases of dengue fever are expected to rise in the coming rainy season.

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.