Dengue Fever

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Dengue Fever requires 2-doses for full protection. To book, select a travel consultation appointment with one of our expert travel nurses.

Dengue Fever Vaccine Price
Single Dengue Fever Vaccination £128
Course of Treatment: 2 doses required £256
Total cost including travel consultation fee £281

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Dengue Fever Vaccination

Dengue fever is an unpleasant viral infection spread by bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are most active during daylight hours (unlike the mosquitoes that spread malaria, that bite mainly at dusk and during the night).

Dengue fever is common throughout the tropics, including the Caribbean, South and Central America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

With the rise in global temperatures, sporadic outbreaks have been reported in Europe including France, Greece and Spain, and can be expected to increase.

Any traveller who visits an area that has a risk of dengue fever, is at risk of contracting dengue fever.

QDenga is a new travel vaccine that can prevent dengue fever.

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Is there a vaccine for Dengue Fever?

Yes, now there is a new vaccine available to prevent dengue fever called QDenga.

The course consists of two doses, given three months apart provides long term protection.
It is suitable for individuals aged 4 years and above. It is a live vaccination, and therefore it is not suitable for everyone.

It is too early to know how long protection will endure, but it is anticipated to be long-lasting. It provides protection against all four strains of the virus, and studies have shown it to be well-tolerated.

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Which countries have a risk of Dengue Fever?

Over half the world’s population is at risk at dengue.

It is especially common in humid and tropical destinations including

  • Americas and Caribbean,
  • Africa,
  • Australia,
  • The Pacific Islands,
  • Asia,
  • and Southern Europe.

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What are the symptoms of Dengue Fever?

Many individuals who contract dengue may have no symptoms, but some may become extremely unwell.

Symptoms of dengue fever include:

  • fever,
  • muscle pain,
  • headache,
  • vomiting,
  • and a rash.

Whilst a large proportion of infections will be self-limiting, some individuals may develop a more severe illness – severe dengue fever which in some cases can be fatal.

Symptoms usually begin within 3 to 10 days following an infective bite.

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QDenga Vaccine Protects Travellers to Tropical Countries from Dengue Fever

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Dengue Fever Precautions:

The best way to avoid infection is to prevent mosquito bites.

In addition to vaccination, travellers can reduce the risk of becoming infected by:

- Cover up with clothing
- Use insect repellents containing a minimum of 50% DEET on clothing and any exposed skin
- Consider treating clothes with permethrin
- Sleep under bed nets and use insect screens on doors.
- Reduce mosquito breeding sites close to your accommodation, by removing any water containers from outdoor areas
- Use air-conditioning
- Use of plug-in electrical vaporisers which deter mosquitoes

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Can I be vaccinated with QDenga if I have already had Dengue Fever?

It can be given safely to people who may have already had dengue fever in the past, or have travelled previously to areas where the virus is present.

There are four types of dengue fever, and the vaccination protects against all four strains. Even if you have been infected with one strain previously, the vaccination will protect you from the other strains.

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If you feel unwell whilst travelling:

You must seek medical attention if you develop any feverish illness whilst travelling.

Upon your return home, if you still feel unwell, book a GP appointment for a returning traveller health review.

Book your travel vaccinations online

Book Appointment

Dengue Fever requires 2-doses for full protection. To book, select a travel consultation appointment with one of our expert travel nurses.

Dengue Fever Vaccine Price
Single Dengue Fever Vaccination £128
Course of Treatment: 2 doses required £256
Total cost including travel consultation fee £281

Fleet Street Clinic is not a VAT registered company

Vaccinations at Fleet Street Clinic

Travelling the world is one of life’s greatest joys, whether it be a holiday or a business trip.

Visiting different countries and experiencing different cultures is extremely exciting but unfortunately it does come with some increased health risks. We understand seeking travel health advice isn’t the most exciting aspect of planning your trip but travelling unprepared dramatically increases your risk of getting an incurable or even fatal preventable-disease.

A consultation with an expert travel nurse and a couple of vaccinations could be the difference between you staying healthy and enjoying your travels and you being seriously unwell.

FAQS

Dengue Fever is not found in the UK and you cannot catch it from another person.

Dengue fever is not contagious, so it can’t spread directly from person to person.

QDenga is a new travel vaccine that can prevent dengue fever and is available at Fleet St. Clinic in London.