How prevalent is Dengue fever realistically?
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Sophie Meyer•13365 rep•22
Reading travel advisories makes it sound like everyone gets Dengue. How worried should a tourist actually be?
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Sophie Meyer•13365 rep•23 Answers from travellers
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It exists, especially after monsoon rains in urban areas (Colombo, Kandy), but the risk to tourists is very low if you take basic precautions. Dengue mosquitoes bite during the daytime (early morning/late afternoon). Use repellent and you will be fine.
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Kasun Perera•16190 rep•18
We put mosquito patches on our kids' clothes during the day just for peace of mind. Super easy and effective.
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Chen Wei•5770 rep•21
Just use DEET or Odomos cream. I lived here for 6 months, surfed every day, and never got it. Don't let the advisories ruin your trip.
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