Prevention of dengue fever (subsequent infections)
| MVO: | Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease Once infected, the risk of severe dengue is lifelong The symptoms of first infection are usually mild But subsequent infections from other serotypes of dengue virus may lead to severe dengue and can be fatal |
| Super: | Severe dengue (also known as dengue haemorrhagic fever) can cause circulatory failure and shock |
| MVO: | If you feel unwell after mosquito bites from travel abroad see a doctor right away |
| Super: | Incubation period: 3 to 14 days |
| MVO: | and explain your recent travel history |
| Super: | Beware of Dengue Fever Once infected, the risk of severe dengue is lifelong www.chp.gov.hk / Centre for Health Protection Facebook Health Education Hotline:2833 0111 Centre for Health Protection Department of Health |
