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Dengue Fever in Cuba

04 Jun 2014

From October 2013 to 22 May 2014, a total of 3500 cases of dengue fever were reported in the Cienfuegos province of Cuba.

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.