U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines
September 19, 2024
Health Alert: Increased Dengue Risk in the Philippines
The Philippines has been added to the CDC Global Dengue Travel Health Notice due to a higher than usual number of dengue cases. This means travelers to the country may face an increased risk of contracting dengue, a mosquito-borne illness.
Background:
Countries are included in the Dengue Travel Health Notice (THN) when they are reporting higher than usual numbers of cases or when CDC identifies higher-than-expected numbers of dengue cases among US travelers returning to the United States from those countries. .
CDC has identified a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases among US travelers returning from the Philippines, resulting in its addition to the Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Global Dengue. Travelers visiting the Philippines may be at increased risk. For information about dengue and how to protect yourself, see the CDC Dengue Homepage.
Actions to Take:
· Use EPA-registered insect repellent.
· Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors.
· Sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms to avoid mosquito exposure.
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For further information and assistance:
See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information .
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.
Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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