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Dengue Fever in Mexico (Update)

21 November 2013

As of 14 Nov 2013, Baja California Sur state has recorded 1673 cases of dengue fever. The municipalities most affected are Los Cabos (1366 cases) and La Paz (229 cases).

As of 8 Nov 2013, Acapulco in Guerrero state recorded 740 dengue fever cases. Merida in Yucatan state recorded 6069 dengue fever cases as of 12 Nov 2013, with 170 new cases per week.

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.