Increase in dengue infections several African countries
Recently, several African countries have been reporting an increase in dengue infections.
There appears to be a sharp increase in dengue infections in several African countries, as urgent reports of a dengue outbreak in Burkina Faso. In Ethiopia, Mali and Sudan, many infections are also currently being reported. The LCR has therefore updated its protocols recommending vaccination when:
Recommend vaccination
Persons ≥4 years with a completed dengue infection more than one year ago:
- regardless of trip duration
and
- who can receive two doses before departure (month 0 and month 3).
Consider vaccination
Individuals ≥ 4 years without previous dengue infection:
- for a minimum stay of 4 weeks or frequent shorter stays
and
- who can receive two doses before departure (month 0 and month 3).
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Source: (LCR, 2024) LCR.co.uk / Emergency Dengue News 1 February 2024
