Chikungunya fever and dengue fever are acute infectious diseases transmitted through the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, mainly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. Currently, there has been an outbreak of Chikungunya fever in Guangdong Province, and there is also an upsurge in dengue fever.

At present, it is the summer vacation and staff members of various government agencies are taking annual leaves in batches. If there are plans to go out (travel, business, family visits, etc.), in order to ensure health and safety, it is recommended to keep an eye on the outbreaks of chikungunya fever and dengue fever in advance, and pay attention to the following protective measures:

Before traveling

Before traveling, check the current prevalence of chikungunya and dengue fevers in the destinations. It is recommended to avoid high-risk areas with epidemic situations. If you have to go due to work or personal reasons, please prepare loose, light-colored long-sleeved clothes and pants, as well as insect repellents containing ingredients such as DEET or picaridin to prevent mosquito bites.

When traveling

Please try to live in areas with air conditioning or mosquito screens, and clean up accumulated water inside and outside the residence (such as pots, trays, buckets, vases, etc.).

Close the screen doors and windows of the room, and use mosquito nets, mosquito coils, and other mosquito repellent products.

Apply a mosquito repellent containing DEET on exposed skin and clothing, and use it repeatedly according to instructions.

After returning

Please monitor your health condition within 14 days. If you experience symptoms such as fever, joint pain, muscle pain, or rash, seek medical attention promptly and voluntarily disclose your travel history and exposure history.

Chinese source: rednet