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Dengue Fever in Colombia

13 July 2011

The National Institute for Health has reported that to date in 2011, a total of 17 488 dengue fever cases have been recorded countrywide. Of those, 16 710 are clasical dengue fever and 778 are dengue haemorrhagic fever.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up and the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is recommended. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.