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Dengue Fever in New Caledonia (Update)

23 January 2013

During the first week of Jan 2013, 69 confirmed cases of dengue fever have been reported in New Caledonia. Serotype DENV-1 has been in circulation. There were 714 cases with one death reported in 2012.

(Via ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report - accessed 23/01/13)

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.