Dengue fever cases and deaths continue to be widespread in multiple countries

Dengue fever cases, deaths and outbreaks have been reported from the following countries:

Philippines (Bataan)

India (various states)

Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul State; Braganca, Para State; Rio de Janeiro municipality, Rio de Janeiro State)
Argentina-Bolivia border
Paraguay (Cordillera Province)
El Salvador

Niue Island

Travellers to these areas can reduce their risk of exposure to dengue fever virus by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Many persons with dengue fever may not seek medical care and may not be reported to health authorities. There may be many more cases in the community that are not reported.