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Dengue fever    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

West Nile fever; O'nyong-nyong fever; Dengue-like disease; Breakbone fever

Prevention

There is no vaccine currently available for dengue fever. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), research is underway for the development of a vaccine. However, the prediction is that there will not be a vaccine available for 5 to 10 years.

Using personal protection (clothing, mosquito repellent, netting, etc.) and traveling during periods of minimal mosquito activity can be helpful. Mosquito abatement programs may reduce the risk of infection, but vaccination is the only sure method of prevention.

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