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Dengue Fever in Australia

11 December 2012

The first two cases of the dengue fever season have been reported from Cairns, Queensland in the southeast of Australia. The health authorities are reportedly expecting an outbreak.

Advice for Travellers

Cairns is a popular destination for UK travellers; they should be made aware of the risk of dengue fever and advised on bite avoidance measures.