Topic: Dengue prevention and protection

Dengue fever can spread through schools. Children can experience dengue symptoms

Dengue can spread in schools putting children at risk

Find out why schools are a high-risk environment from dengue transmission among children and what can be done to reduce this risk.

3 mins

Financial burdens felt by households in dengue fever prevalent areas. Cost of time off work and treatment for dengue symptoms,

Dengue fever impacts travellers financially with unforeseen costs that come with a dengue mosquito bite

The financial impact of dengue

Discover the financial burden that dengue places on patients and their households.

3 mins

Dengue fever myths, establishing the truth about identifying the dengue mosquito, risk and causes of dengue and dengue treatments

8 myths about dengue debunked: Setting the facts straight

Dispelling myths about dengue, this article addresses common misconceptions, such as the transmission of dengue, the effectiveness of papaya leaf juice, and the post-fever risk, emphasizing the importance of accurate information to help protect yourself.

7 mins

Dengue cases soared to record highs in the Americas region during 2024

The Americas region experienced its largest ever dengue outbreak in 2024 with cases over double that of the previous year. What were the factors driving this outbreak and what was its impact?

10 mins

Dengue outbreaks in Vietnam’s changing landscape

Vietnam, a country with one the highest incidences of dengue in Southeast Asia, has undergone remarkable change in recent years with increasing urbanization and tourism. Read about a large dengue outbreak the country experienced in 2022 and some of the innovative measures it has put in place to combat this disease.

3 mins

Travel tips

Ensure your travels are memorable for the right reasons with these common tips on avoiding mosquitoes and dengue fever.

Dengue fact sheet

Dengue is a disease that can cause mild, flu-like symptoms but can sometimes develop into a more severe illness.

Dengue in non-endemic countries

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has spread rapidly around the world.

Dengue in endemic countries

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has spread rapidly around the world.

Ken’s fight with dengue began back home after his holiday

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.