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Dengue Fever in Cambodia (Update 2)

30 August 2011

The Minister of Health has reported that a total of 40 Cambodian children have died of dengue fever so far in 2011, an increase from 37 deaths during all of 2010. From January to July this year, there have been 7867 cases of dengue fever reported, exceeding the 2010 total of 5497 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.