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Dengue Fever: Dominican Republic

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Since January 2013,  the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health has reported 3800 cases of Dengue Fever. The most affected areas of the Dominican are Santo Domingo and Santiago provinces and Distrito Nacional.   Travellers are advised to practice insect precautions.  There is no vaccine to protect against Dengue Fever; however travel clinics provide you with information on ways to protect yourself while travelling.  For consultation please call the office at 250-370-2366  

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