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Dengue Fever in Tuvalu

04 June 2014

An outbreak of dengue fever has been reported from Tuvalu in the Pacific. A total of 176 cases have been recorded nationally, of those, 69 have been confirmed as dengue virus infection.

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.