Dengue Fever
What is Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates
Mode of Transmission
Dengue can be spread from a bite of an infected Mosquito
Affected areas
Dengue is found in tropical areas such as Carribbean, South and Central America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands
Vaccination
Dengue vaccination is given Intra-Muscularly and is a 2 dose regime. The second dose is given 3 months apart from the first dose.
The duration of vaccine will last approximately 4.5 years.
Time scale
Allow at least 2 weeks before travelling for vaccination to be effective
Preventing Infection
- Use of insect/mosquito repelling products containing DEET 50% and Picaridin 20%
- Appropriate clothing to be worn which covers legs and long sleees
- Taking measures to prevent bites
- Vaccination by your pharmacist
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Travel vaccination at Westerhailes Pharmacy are normally given on the day of appointment, if you need further information about the service call or pop in store.
