The number of dengue cases reported across the Maldives has increased more than 200 percent compared to the previous year. Some 1,912 cases of dengue were reported by the end of last month with 506 cases reported in April alone, according to statistics released by the Health Protection Agency Tuesday night.
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Mosquito populations are abundant on these islands, increasing the risk of exposure to dengue virus. There are reports of tourists[14, 15] or visiting workers[16] contracting dengue in the Maldives.
Use insect repellent, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and control mosquitoes inside and outside your home. Each year, an estimated 400 million people are infected with dengue virus through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Maldives: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Prevent bug bitesBugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Maldives. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.