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Dengue Fever in Bolivia (Update)

11 December 2012

As of 9 December 2012, a total of 5824 cases of dengue fever have been reported countrywide in Bolivia this year. The worst affected department is Santa Cruz with 4066 cases and numbers are said to be increasing.

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.