Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health
Dengue
15 destinations, including Colombia and Vietnam
- Notice level
- Level 1 · Practice usual precautions
- Published
Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites.
Read the full official report on cdc.gov3 ways to protect yourself
- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent (for example with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone) as directed; apply sunscreen first, then repellent.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants; consider permethrin-treated clothing.
- Stay in places with air conditioning or window and door screens; use a bed net if needed.
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