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Dengue in Singapore

22 April 2022

The National Environment Agency of Singapore reports increasing numbers of cases of dengue fever in the country. In the first 15 weeks of 2022 there were 4713 cases, which is more than in the equivalent time period in any of the past 4 years.

Dengue is an infection found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide. It is spread by Aedes mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness.

There is no vaccine against dengue licensed in the UK. Treatment is supportive only.

Advice for Travellers

All travellers to endemic regions are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive. They bite between dawn and dusk.

Travellers developing a fever during or on return from travel are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

For further information see TRAVAX dengue fever page.