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Dengue Fever in Costa Rica (Update)

19 November 2012

Cases of dengue fever have continued to be reported in Costa Rica. As of 15 November 2012, a total of 15 000 cases have been recorded nationally. In the past 3 weeks, 200 cases of dengue fever have been recordedĀ in Guanacaste province in the north-west of the country.

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.