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Dengue Fever in Fiji

01 May 2012

The Health Ministry has recorded a total of 323 dengue fever cases since January 2012. Of these, the majority were recorded in the Western Division, with 160 confirmed dengue cases. The infection was mostly reported in sub-rural and urban areas.

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.