Advice to tourists and visitors to north Queensland
The only precaution visitors need to take is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. In particular, visitors should:
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wear insect repellent, particularly during the day when the dengue mosquito is most active
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wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
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use flying insect spray to kill any mosquitoes in rooms
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use mosquito coils or plug-in insecticide mats in rooms.
The dengue virus can be easily introduced by dengue-infected visitors to north Queensland from countries where dengue fever occurs. You must see a doctor as soon as possible, if you develop dengue-like symptoms.
'Avoid being bitten by
dengue mosquitoes especially
during the day'
Since dengue fever mosquitoes breed in urban environments, the usual tourist activities in north Queensland such as reef and rainforest trips carry a low risk. The risk can be further minimised by staying in screened or air-conditioned accommodation.
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