Topic: Dengue prevention and protection

In this candid testimonial, Ken recounts his experience of contracting the dengue fever virus following his return from the Maldives. He describes feeling feverish and bedridden, highlighting the severe muscle and bone pain that earned dengue its nickname, ‘break bone fever.’ While acknowledging that dengue affects individuals differently (indeed, severe dengue is not a common occurrence among people infected with dengue), this traveler shares the challenging nature of his own battle with the virus.

This video features real individuals sharing their experiences with dengue. The video reflects a patient’s specific experience and is not intended to represent those of a typical patient. Given the nature of dengue, symptoms and experiences will vary.

This video describes a mother's unusual experience when her daughter becomes ill with dengue during the COVID pandemic. About 1 in 4 people with dengue develop symptoms.^1,2 Melina consults a pediatrician, who confirms the diagnosis of dengue after a blood test. As her daughter battles high fever, body pain, headaches, and extreme itching, Melina emphasizes the importance of dengue prevention, even within the home.

This video features real individuals sharing their experiences with dengue. The video reflects a patient’s specific experience and is not intended to represent those of a typical patient. Given the nature of dengue, symptoms and experiences will vary.

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/healthcare-providers/clinical-presentation.html. Accessed March 2024.

2. World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue. Accessed March 2024.