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Dengue Fever in Colombia (Update)

20 July 2015

As of 10 July 2015, 52 508 cases of dengue fever have been reported nationally. The worst affected departments include: Valle de Cauca (12 621 cases), Santander (5252), Tolima (5125), Meta (4758), Antioquia (2561), Quindio (2453), Huila (2370), Cundinamarca (2159), Norte de Santander (1937) and Casanare (1494 cases).

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, is recommended. Bite avoidance measures include: covering up with clothing, the use of insect repellent and bed nets impregnated with insecticide. Reduction of mosquito breeding sites around hotel rooms/homes is advised for longer term stays.