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Dengue Fever in Indonesia

14 March 2012

Between January and March (2012), 174 dengue fever cases have been reported in North Jakarta. In Koja Sub-District there were 45 cases, Tanjungpriok Sub-District 41 cases, Penjaringan Sub-District 35 cases, Cilincing Sub-District 30 cases, Pademangan Sub-District 12 cases, and Kelapa Gading Sub-District 11 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.