Health Alert: Increased Dengue Risk in the Philippines
The Philippines has been added to the CDC Global Dengue Travel Health Notice due to a higher than usual number of dengue cases. This means travelers to the country may face an increased risk of contracting dengue, a mosquito-borne illness.
Background:
Countries are included in the Dengue Travel Health Notice (THN) when they are reporting higher than usual numbers of cases or when CDC identifies higher-than-expected numbers of dengue cases among US travelers returning to the United States from those countries. .
CDC has identified a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases among US travelers returning from the Philippines, resulting in its addition to the Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Global Dengue. Travelers visiting the Philippines may be at increased risk. For information about dengue and how to protect yourself, see the CDC Dengue Homepage.
Actions to Take:
- Use EPA-registered insect repellent.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors.
- Sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms to avoid mosquito exposure.
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