Dengue Fever
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Dengue Fever Vaccine & Travel Advice | Allied Pharmacies
Dengue fever is a viral infection spread by infected mosquitoes, most commonly the Aedes mosquito. The disease occurs mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Asia, South and Central America, Africa and the Caribbean.
Although dengue does not occur naturally in the UK, most cases reported in the UK are linked to international travel to affected regions.
At Allied Pharmacies, pharmacists provide travel health consultations, dengue fever vaccination advice and prevention guidance to help travellers stay protected when visiting areas where dengue is present.
Use the postcode search above to find your nearest Allied Pharmacy for dengue travel health advice and vaccination consultations.
What Is Dengue Fever?
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The virus is sometimes called “break-bone fever” because severe cases can cause intense muscle and joint pain.
The infection is widespread in many parts of the world, particularly in:
Travellers visiting these regions may be at risk, especially when spending time in urban or tropical environments where mosquitoes are common.
Symptoms of Dengue Fever
Symptoms usually begin 4–10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Common symptoms include:
In some cases, dengue can progress to severe dengue, which may cause bleeding, organ complications and requires urgent hospital treatment.
Anyone who develops fever after travelling to a dengue-risk area should seek prompt medical advice.
Who Should Consider the Dengue Vaccine?
You may be advised to consider vaccination if you:
Travel health advice should ideally be sought several weeks before travelling to allow time for vaccination and preventative measures.
How to Prevent Dengue Fever
Because dengue is spread by mosquitoes, preventing mosquito bites is the most important protection.
Helpful precautions include:
Combining vaccination (where recommended) with mosquito bite prevention provides the best protection for travellers.
How the Dengue Travel Health Service Works
Getting dengue travel advice at Allied Pharmacies is quick and convenient.
Travel Health Consultation - The pharmacist will review your travel destination, duration of travel and health history.
Vaccination Advice - If appropriate, the pharmacist may recommend the dengue vaccine or other travel vaccines.
Prevention Guidance - You will receive advice on mosquito bite prevention and travel health safety.
Why Choose Allied Pharmacies?
Allied Pharmacies provide professional travel health services across communities throughout the UK.
Our pharmacies offer:
Our pharmacy teams help travellers stay safe and protected when visiting high-risk destinations.
Find Dengue Fever Travel Advice Near You
Dengue travel health consultations and vaccination advice are available at participating Allied Pharmacies across the UK.
Use the postcode search above to find your nearest pharmacy offering dengue fever travel advice and preventative healthcare.
Our pharmacists provide expert travel health support to help protect you from mosquito-borne diseases when travelling abroad.
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