Dengue Fever Outbreak Declared in Western Division, Fiji

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has declared an outbreak of dengue fever in Nadi and Ba in the Western Division where 312 confirmed dengue fever infections have been reported.

Advice

The risk of exposure will vary from place to place and may be high in many localities.

All travellers to areas where the dengue fever virus is active can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Many persons with dengue fever do not seek medical care and are not reported to health authorities. There may be many more cases in the community than the reports indicate.