The risks of getting dengue vary according to country and time of year. Before you travel, we recommend that you stay informed about the area-specific risks in your destination. These are some useful websites to learn about recent local information for your country.
Mosquito spread
Dengue is spread by types of mosquito called Aedes that are mainly found in warm and humid parts of the world.1
Figure adapted from: Leta S, et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2017; 27: Fig 1.
Dengue information
Dengue outbreaks occur periodically in endemic regions. They tend to have seasonal patterns, and often peak around rainy seasons.2
To learn more in real time about dengue outbreaks around the world, access the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‘Areas with risk of dengue’ list:
Surveillance data
Access more surveillance data on dengue from the World Health Organization to see the distribution reported dengue cases around the world.
