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Dengue Fever in Colombia (Update)

09 May 2013

As of 20 April 2013, a total of 17 684 cases of dengue fever have been reported nationally, of those, 344 are dengue haemorrhagic fever cases.

Valle del Cauca department has reported 4184 cases and the city most affected is Cali with 3350 cases. Cases are increasing in Quindio department with 450 cases reported.

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.