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Dengue Fever in Mexico

18 October 2013

Dengue fever is ongoing in Mexico, as of epidemiological week 39, 35 319 cases have been recorded. States most affected include: Tabasco 5112 cases, Veracruz 5005 cases, Tamaulipas 3990 cases, Morelos 2547 cases, Chiapas 2161 cases, Nuevo Leon 1885 cases, Quintana Roo 1853 cases, Guerrero 1789 cases, Colima 1594 cases and Oaxaca 1469 cases.

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.