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Italian news media reports (in Italian) 4 cases of chikungunya in Rome. It is unclear if these new cases are part of the outbreak (3 cases) recently detected in Anzio, 50km south of the city. Investigations are continuiing.
No vaccine is available against Chikungunya. Mosquito bite avoidance is the only method of reducing the risk of infection.
All travellers to endemic regions should be aware of the risk of CHIKV infection and be advised to practise strict bite avoidance measures, see Mosquito Bite Avoidance.
Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive and bite primarily during the day.
Methods of bite avoidance include:
For further information see Chikungunya.