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Dengue Fever in New Caledonia (Update)

14 February 2013

The dengue fever outbreak in New Caledonia is ongoing. A total of 965 cases of dengue fever were recorded during January 2013, with almost 500 cases reported thus far in February. Around 1900 cases in total have been recorded this dengue season to date.

(Via RNZI - accessed 14/02/13)

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.