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How do you avoid dengue when traveling to endemic areas?
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Avoid mosquito bites: By using mosquito repellent, mosquito nets, and other means of avoiding mosquito bites. There is vaccine or preventive therapy.
Answered 4/1/2023
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DEET: There is no vaccine or preventive medication for dengue. Dengue is a viral illness transmitted by certain types of mosquitoes. To avoid getting dengue, you need to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Use insect repellant with 30-40% deet, wear Permethrin treated clothing, sleep under bednets at night if your hotel/room is not climate controlled.
Answered 10/7/2015
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