19 October 2012
The Portuguese Ministry of Public Health has updated the number of Dengue fever cases reported in Madeira, Portugal to 37 confirmed cases and 262 probable cases.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has confirmed that there are currently no travel restrictions to Madeira, although travellers are advised to protect themselves from insect bites by taking the necessary precautions.
The HPA is reminding travellers to minimise the risk of being bitten by wearing appropriate clothing to cover up and using insect repellents. Also anyone who develops a fever or flu-like symptoms within two weeks of returning from a trip to Madeira should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Source: HPA
The Portuguese Ministry of Public Health has updated the number of Dengue fever cases reported in Madeira, Portugal to 37 confirmed cases and 262 probable cases.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has confirmed that there are currently no travel restrictions to Madeira, although travellers are advised to protect themselves from insect bites by taking the necessary precautions.
The HPA is reminding travellers to minimise the risk of being bitten by wearing appropriate clothing to cover up and using insect repellents. Also anyone who develops a fever or flu-like symptoms within two weeks of returning from a trip to Madeira should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Source: HPA
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