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Dengue Fever in Jamaica

19 Jun 2012

The Ministry of Health has reported a spike in the number of dengue fever cases, although this is considered to be normal for the time of year and is not at an outbreak level. Several cases have been reported from Kingston and St Andrew and two other parishes.

Advice for Travellers

Travellers should be aware of the risk of dengue fever and be advised to use personal protection methods to avoid mosquito bites.