The CDC has issued a travel warning for Fiji as dengue fever cases rise significantly across the Western Pacific. With the World Health Organization highlighting that half of the global population is at risk, travelers are urged to take precautions, including using insect repellent. Dengue symptoms can range from high fever and severe pain to more severe cases that can lead to life-threatening complications. Fiji has reported over 1,000 dengue cases in just a few months, emphasizing the growing threat as the peak travel season approaches.
According to the agency, dengue fever typically starts with a high fever, headache, severe muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.
The Central Division alone has logged over 1,000 dengue cases from January to late March, according to the Fiji Government.
The March surge 'is above the expected [dengue] levels for the same period last year,' it warned.
About half the world's population is now at risk for dengue with an expected 100-400 million infections occurring each year.
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