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Dengue Fever in Malaysia

10 April 2012

An increase in the number of dengue fever cases has followed heavy rains and flooding during the wet season in Klang, Selangor province.

Klang municipality is prone to flooding and has recorded 724 cases of dengue fever in recent months; this compares with 1000 dengue fever cases for the whole of 2011.

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.