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Dengue Fever in Thailand (Update 2)

19 September 2011

The Ministry of Public Health reports there have been 48 760 people infected with dengue fever in Thailand since the beginning of this year (2011), including 35 deaths. The majority of patients are in the central region, followed by the Northeast, the North and the South.

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.