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Ho Chi Min City in southern Vietnam, has reported an increase in dengue fever cases this far in 2011, compared with last year. To date, 9000 cases have been recorded in the city. The climate in the south of Vietnam is tropical and therefore has rain at times year round which encourages mosquito breeding sites. The majority of dengue fever cases are reported from the south of the country. From 1 Jan to 31 Aug 2011, a total of 38 684 cases were recorded countywide of which 35 308 were from the south.
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.
