The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that travel-associated mosquito-borne infections are returning to pre-pandemic levels. Earlier this year, cases were confirmed in parts of the UK in individuals who had recently been abroad. This trend looks set to continue as we approach the holiday season.
Therefore, the UK government has warned about diseases such as dengue and malaria, which can cause severe disease. They also stressed the need for travellers to take precautions to reduce health risks while abroad. Mosquito bites are annoying but can also result in you catching diseases including #Malaria and #Dengue .
This applies to large parts of Europe as well as long-haul destinations. Watch our video on how to avoid being bitten, and find out more here https://t.co/Pvz179eSUf pic.
twitter.com/lQ8O3npSbr — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) July 24, 2024 How do you prevent mosquito bites? Avoid insect bites at all times including during the day. It is important to: cover up use repellents use nets Mosquitoes that spread chikungunya, dengue, West Nile virus, yellow fever and Zika mainly bite during the day and at dusk.
Mosquitoes that spread malaria mainly bite in the evening and at night. Repellent It is important to use an insect repellent day and night, indoors and outdoors, on any exposed skin. A product with 50% DEET is recommended as a first choice.
If DEET is not tolerated, use of a repellent containing the highest strength formulation available of either icar.