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Dengue Fever in India

22 August 2014

Media reports from Deori tehsil and nearby areas in Sagar district suggest between 65-70 cases of dengue fever have been identified in the last two months, three of which have been fatal. Around 100 villages coming under the Deori tehsil and in nearby areas have been affected.

(Via Hindustan Times - accessed 22/08/14)

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.