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Dengue Fever in Panama

18 December 2013

Nationally, as of 10 December 2013, 1964 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Panama. Herrera province has reported 137 cases and San Miguelito district of Panama province has reported 199 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.