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  1. May 14, 2024 · Key points. All four dengue viruses are spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. A dengue vaccine is recommended for U.S. territories and freely associated states. Protect yourself from dengue by avoiding mosquito bites. Prevent mosquito bites.

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  2. Mar 8, 2024 · Dengue is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The following resources provide helpful information about dengue management and prevention including dengue vaccination and mosquito bite prevention. These fact sheets are available in English and Spanish for free download and use.

  3. Feb 20, 2024 · Prevention recommendations at home. PREVENT dengue, chikungunya and Zika by eliminating mosquito breeding sites and protecting yourself from mosquito bites. Poster: Prevention of dengue, chikungunya and Zika at home (printing version) - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization

  4. Preventing Dengue. About dengue prevention, dengue vaccine, and mosquito bite prevention. About a Dengue Vaccine. About a safe and effective dengue vaccine. How Dengue Spreads. About how dengue spreads through mosquito bites and other routes. Dengue homepage with featured links to pages within the site.

    • Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species (Ae. aegypti or Ae. albopictus) mosquito. These mosquitoes also spread Zika, chikungunya, and other viruses.
    • Dengue is common in more than 100 countries around the world.
    • Forty percent of the world’s population, about 3 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas with risk.
    • Each year, up to 400 million people get infected with dengue. Approximately 100 million people get sick from infection, and 22,000 die from severe dengue.
  5. Apr 23, 2024 · Prevention and control of dengue depend on vector control. There is no specific treatment for dengue/severe dengue, and early detection and access to proper medical care greatly lower fatality rates of severe dengue.

  6. Feb 20, 2024 · Poster: If you are traveling to areas where dengue is present. Download (409.68 KB) Protect yourself from mosquito bites by: wearing long sleeves, pants, clothes that cover your skin, and closed-toed shoes; using insect repellent. 20 Feb 2024.

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