Mosquito-borne Illness

Philippines Joins Cuba, Belize, Cambodia, China, Vietnam, and More as Canada Issues Urgent Dengue Travel Advisory

Philippines Joins Cuba, Belize, Cambodia, China, Vietnam, and More as Canada Issues Urgent Dengue Travel Advisory The Philippines, alongside countries like Cuba, Belize, Cambodia, China, and Vietnam, is now facing a higher risk of dengue fever, prompting the Government of Canada to issue an updated travel advisory. This advisory urges travelers to these regions to take extra precautions, as dengue—a mosquito-borne illness—can cause severe health complications. With no vaccine available in Canada, the advisory emphasizes the need for travelers to prevent mosquito bites and seek medical advice before their trip to...