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Dengue Fever Vaccines and Vaccinations
Dengue Fever Vaccines and Vaccinations
We provide a full range of Dengue Fever travel vaccinations and medication
How can you catch Dengue fever
Dengue fever is contracted through the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, which are infected with the dengue virus. When these mosquitoes bite an infected person, they become carriers of the virus. Subsequent bites by infected mosquitoes on other individuals can transmit the virus, leading to dengue infection. Traveling to regions with dengue outbreaks and being exposed to mosquito bites there is a common way for people to contract the disease. It is not directly transmitted from person to person; mosquitoes serve as the key vector in the transmission cycle.
How is Dengue fever treated
Historically the virus had no specific antiviral treatment, making prevention through mosquito control crucial. Now, however a vaccine (Qdenga) has been licensed and approved and is now available in the UK. The vaccine takes into account Dengue’s complex epidemiology, with four distinct serotypes, presents unique challenges for vaccine development, as prior infection with one serotype can enhance the severity of subsequent infections with a different serotype.
Addressing dengue fever requires a multi-pronged approach, involving vaccination, public health measures, research, and community education to reduce transmission and mitigate the impact of this debilitating and potentially deadly disease.
The Vaccination
Ages (Years) | Doses Required | Schedule | Time before travel | Boost required at |
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4 years and over | 2 | 0 & 3 months | 2 weeks or more | – |
Use the map below to identify areas of risk for travel.
Simply call the clinic of your choice or send us an email enquiry, and our travel specialists will get back to you as soon as possible.
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The Cheltenham Travel Clinic offers a wide range of vaccines and travel vaccinations.
Contact us today to get your and your loved ones protected.
Same Day Appointments
We are pleased to offer same-day appointments at Cheltenham Travel Clinic, to ensure you receive prompt and efficient care when you need it most.
Expert Pharmacists
Our team includes expert pharmacists who are dedicated to providing you with personalised and professional healthcare advice.
Competitive Pricing
We offer competitive pricing on our vaccinations to ensure that essential healthcare is both affordable and accessible to everyone.