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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    An expert believes there's nothing to do but avoid getting bitten, as Pacific Island nations grapple a dengue  outbreak

    An expert believes there's nothing to do but avoid getting bitten, as Pacific Island nations grapple a dengue outbreak


    The viral infection spreads from mosquitoes to people, and can cause high fever, sore muscles, pain behind the eyes, and a rash.

    Since April, Samoa's had more than 2000 cases and multiple deaths.

    World Mosquito Programme Senior Director, Greg Devine, says a lot of people won't feel sick, but some have flu-like symptoms.

    He says there's no cure, but more severe cases require hospital treatment.

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