Dengue Fever Vaccine in West Sussex
We offer the Dengue Fever Vaccine at Hurst Pharmacy in West Sussex. Book your appointment online for a pre-travel consultation and vaccination at our clinic.
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Dengue Vaccine Price in West Sussex
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What is Dengue?
Dengue is an infection spread by mosquito bites that can cause a severe flu-like illness. It is usually a mosquito of the species Aedes aegypti. Getting bitten by an infected mosquito can cause Dengue, also known as Dengue Fever. Dengue is the second most common cause of fever in unwell international travellers.
Where is Dengue commonly found?
Dengue is found commonly in many parts of the world, occurring in more than 120 countries.
The most common regions are:
- parts of Africa and Asia
- Central and South America
- the Caribbean
- the Pacific islands
- some southern areas of North America
During certain times of the year, dengue is also found in some parts of Europe. European countries where dengue has been found include:
- Croatia
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal and Madeira
You cannot catch dengue from another person.
Recommendations for travellers
Anyone travelling to a risk area for Dengue should follow mosquito bite prevention advice. Also, there is a vaccine licenced in the UK which might be suitable for travellers to risk areas.
Practical advice for preventing mosquito bites:
- The mosquitoes that transmit dengue bite during the day, from dawn until dusk. During these hours wear full-sleaves and loose-fitting clothing.
- Use a good quality mosquito repellent, and follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use it.
- Use a mosquito net.
- Take steps to reduce the number of mosquitos in and around your accommodation.
You can find more information about mosquito bite prevention here.
Vaccination for Dengue:
The Qdenga® is a vaccine licensed in the UK for the prevention of dengue. If you are travelling to a risk area for dengue, you might be able to get the vaccine at our clinic. Book your appointment online.
Book Dengue Vaccine in West Sussex
If you are travelling abroad and need the dengue vaccine, book your appointment online with our travel health expert. During a short consultation, the travel health expert will assess your vaccination requirements for your travel destination. Book your appointment online today.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dengue/
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/dengue-fever
The information in this post is for general information purposes. It is not intended to replace a medical advice from a healthcare professional.
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