Dengue Fever
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What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue Fever is found in tropical areas of the world, and in mosquitoes carrying the virus. Being bitten by an infected mosquito (during the day) is how this virus spreads. To avoid getting Dengue Fever on your travels, our pharmacist can offer you a vaccination.
This infection is not typically serious, and you can recover from it on your own. However, there are some cases where you can get a severe type of dengue, despite this being rare.
What are the symptoms of Dengue Fever?
Most symptoms of Dengue Fever share a similarity to the flu. For example:
However, other symptoms of Dengue Fever can be more serious and require immediate treatment at a hospital (even if you’re experiencing this while travelling)
Mild symptoms of Dengue Fever can feel like the flu and may include swollen glands and a blotchy rash with raised or flat spots, appearing 4 to 10 days after a mosquito bite. However, for severe cases, these symptoms can show up a few days after feeling unwell.
Do I need a vaccine?
A vaccine for Dengue Fever is offered to people travelling to high-risk areas, where this infection is common. These areas include:
If you’re visiting these parts of the world, you can arrange a vaccination with your local Allied Pharmacy offering this service. Dengue Fever is also a risk to travellers in Southern Europe, at certain times of the year, from Spring to November. European countries where this is found are:
What else can I do to stay safe from Dengue Fever abroad?
As the virus is spread by infected mosquitoes, along with the vaccine, there are other ways you can avoid being bitten. This includes wearing long sleeves and trousers in the morning and evening, applying DEET insect repellent, keeping windows/doors closed or using screens/blinds, and sleeping under an insecticide-treated mosquito net, even during the day.
This preventative list can keep you safe while you’re abroad and reduce your risk of hospitalisation.
If you’ve booked your holiday, contact your local Allied Pharmacy for travel vaccines and a consultation with our pharmacist. They can assess your risk of Dengue Fever based on your medical history and provide guidance to keep you safe.
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