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Dengue Fever in Bolivia (Update)

15 February 2012

Dengue fever is an ongoing problem in the department of Santa Cruz. The Departmental Health Services has declared a health emergency and reports 500 confirmed cases of dengue fever and 3 resulting deaths with a further 4000 suspected 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.